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Sarah A. Kralovic, M.D., M.S.

Sarah A. Kralovic, M.D., M.S.

Pain Management , Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

4.8 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Accountable Health Partner Accountable Health Partners (AHP) is a network of over 2,000 community and UR medical faculty and a dozen leading hospitals throughout the region. AHP offers a full range of care.
Accepting New Patients

Contact

Appointment (585) 242-1300

Locations

Pain Treatment Center - Brighton

Surgery Center at Sawgrass
180 Sawgrass Drive, Suite 210
Rochester, NY 14620

About Me

Certified Specialties

Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine - American Board of Anesthesiology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pain Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2016 - 2017

Residency, Anesthesiology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2013 - 2016

Internship, Anesthesiology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2012 - 2013

Education

MD | St. George's University School of Medicine (Grenada). 2012

MS | Drexel University College of Medicine. 2008

BA | University of Rochester. 2006

Awards

ICARE Bronze Star Award. 2022

Chief Resident. 2015 - 2016

Cum Laude. 2012

Iota Epsilon Alpha (IEA) International Medical Honor Society. 2008 - 2012

Publications

Journal Articles

Non-inferiority study assessing the utility of postcervical and lumbar radiofrequency ablation steroid use.

Williams MR, Philip A, Sheen S, Aujla S, Feng C, Gao S, Kralovic S, Poli J, Ortiz T, Stefanos T, Pennella-Vaughan J, Gewandter JS

Regional anesthesia and pain medicine.. 2024 August 3 Epub 08/03/2024.

Continuous Thoracic Paravertebral Block to Treat Electrical Storm.

Smith DI, Kralovic SA, Hegazy RA, Tran H

Texas Heart Institute journal.. 2022 March 149 (2)Epub 1900 01 01.

" Reporting of Cross-Over Clinical Trials of Analgesic Treatments for Chronic Pain: ACTTION Systematic Review and Recommendations."

Gewandter, JS; McDermott, M; McKeown, A; Hoang, K; Iwan K; Kralovic, S; Rothstein, D; Gilron, I; Katz, N; Senn, S; Raja, S; Smith, S; Turk, D; Dworkin, R.

The Journal of Pain. 2016; 17(4).

The Chiari malformations: a review with emphasis on anatomical traits.

Cesmebasi A, Loukas M, Hogan E, Kralovic S, Tubbs RS, Cohen-Gadol AA

Clinical anatomy : official journal of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists & the British Association of Clinical Anatomists.. 2015 March 28 (2):184-94. Epub 07/25/2014.

Trial ultrasound-guided continuous left stellate ganglion blockade before surgical gangliolysis in a patient with a left ventricular assist device and intractable ventricular tachycardia: a pain control application to a complex hemodynamic condition.

Smith DI, Jones C, Morris GK, Kralovic S, Massey HT, Sifain A

ASAIO journal : a peer-reviewed journal of the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs.. 2015 61 (1):104-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Francesco Parona (1842-1908) and his contributions to our understanding of surgery through anatomy.

Malenfant J, Walters A, Kralovic S, Robitaille M, Schaefer J, Tubbs RS, Loukas M

Clinical anatomy : official journal of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists & the British Association of Clinical Anatomists.. 2013 July 26 (5):547-50. Epub 03/19/2012.

Double-chambered right ventricle: a review.

Loukas M, Housman B, Blaak C, Kralovic S, Tubbs RS, Anderson RH

Cardiovascular pathology : the official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology.. 2013 22 (6):417-23. Epub 05/20/2013.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.7 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.8 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.7 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.8 stars

Patient Comments

Awesome doctor is very thorough and spends the time needed to find the issues

Sep 29, 2024

Very caring experience

Jul 20, 2024

5.0 stars

She presents many possible options to relieve my pain if insurance doesn't approve a procedure. Really thinks of ways to help ease my pain. Doesn't give up I appreciate that immensely.

Jun 01, 2024

5.0 stars

Beautiful smile when she walks inconnecting with her patients.

Apr 01, 2024

3.0 stars

Dr K is very nice, [...]

Feb 08, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Kralovic seems very attuned to and interested in my care. She is a good listener and explains well.

Sep 16, 2023

5.0 stars

Dr. Gave me options for treatment and explained the benefits of each

Aug 24, 2023

5.0 stars

Everything was explained, but they can do nothing to improve quality of life.

Aug 09, 2022

5.0 stars

Sarah Kralovic is great I'm so happy I chose her for my back issues I'm very thankful for her!

Jul 14, 2022

2.6 stars

I felt unheard and uncared for.

Jun 13, 2022

3.4

The PA and doctor are nice and very polite [...]

May 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kralovic has been a wonderful physician/ anesthesiologist.

Apr 27, 2022

5.0

This doctor was very good. Very easy to talk to. It has to be said that the NP Alexandr was also very professional. He didn't rush and thoroughly went thru questions with me.

Feb 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kralovic was knowledgeable, empathetic, and moved quickly to order an MRI and PT, as well as prescription changes, and a follow-up appointment. Excellent care team!

Feb 18, 2022