Sarah Oltmann

Dr. Sarah Oltmann is an endocrine surgeon at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she has been a faculty member since 2014. She specializes in minimally invasive techniques for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland disorders. Her academic role includes clinical instruction, and she holds a clinical instructor position. She completed her medical training at Baylor University (B.A. in Biology) and Texas Tech University (M.D.), followed by general surgery residency and a research fellowship in Pulmonary Vascular Biology at UT Southwestern. Her career also includes advanced training in endocrine surgery through a fellowship at the University of Wisconsin.

Dr. Oltmann's educational background includes:

• B.A. in Biology from Baylor University
• M.D. from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
• General Surgery Residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Research Fellowship in Pulmonary Vascular Biology (Department of Pediatrics, UT Southwestern)
• Endocrine Surgery Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin

Her research focuses on:

• Minimally invasive surgical techniques for endocrine disorders
• Intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring
• Optimizing surgical management of thyroiditis and hyperthyroidism
• Improving patient outcomes through enhanced postoperative care
• Decision-making strategies for adrenal lesions

Dr. Oltmann has received recognition including:

• 2019 Texas Monthly Super Doctor Rising Star Award

While her profile does not specify current grants or advisees, her work emphasizes collaborative research in surgical outcomes and endocrine oncology. She has contributed to studies on infection control practices and surgical efficiency, reflecting her commitment to improving healthcare delivery.

She is affiliated with the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern, focusing on endocrine surgical practices. Her research collaborations include multi-institutional studies on surgical quality and innovation.