Sarah Blumenthal

Sarah Blumenthal, MD, serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Southern California, specializing in orthopedic trauma surgery with expertise in pelvic and extremity fractures, non-unions, malunions, and musculoskeletal infections. Her clinical practice addresses complex trauma cases from falls, sports injuries, and vehicular accidents.

Dr. Blumenthal's educational journey includes:

• Undergraduate: Neurobiology, Harvard University
• Medical Degree: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
• Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania
• Fellowship: Orthopedic Trauma, Hospital for Special Surgery (New York)

Her research spans critical orthopedic trauma domains including geriatric fracture management, infection diagnostics, and healthcare disparities. Recent investigations examine tranexamic acid efficacy in hip fractures, inflammatory markers for abscess diagnosis, and ethnic bias in surgical timing. She uniquely bridges technical orthopedic challenges with systemic healthcare issues, as demonstrated by her 2022 study on depression among orthopedic surgeons.

Publications from 2022-2024 reveal evolving research priorities: early work focused on surgeon mental health and pathologic fracture principles, while recent studies emphasize geriatric trauma optimization and diagnostic precision for infections. Her clinical trial on pelvic fracture assessment demonstrates methodological rigor, contrasting with epidemiological analyses of care disparities.