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Sara Neimanis, M.D.
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Golisano Children's Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
Surgery Center at Sawgrass
160 Sawgrass Drive, Suite 120
Rochester, NY 14620
About Me
Areas of Experti...
Areas of Expertise:
• Cleft lip and palate surgery
• Complex wounds in children
• Craniofacial surgery
• Ear reconstruction
• Facial trauma
• Orthognathic surgery
• Pediatric/adolescent breast surgery
• Pediatric plastic surgery
• Scar revisions
• Skin lesions
• Vascular anomalies
For me, plastic surgery is the perfect combination of art and science. It gives me the opportunity to use my skills to help people while being creative and approaching each problem uniquely to meet specific patient needs. Pediatric and craniofacial plastic surgery allow me to form long-term relationships with patients and their families, which is incredibly rewarding.
I am a Western New York local. I grew up in the Buffalo area and attended college at the University of Rochester. I graduated summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and completed my integrated plastic surgery residency training here at the University of Rochester. Following this, I went to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for additional fellowship training in pediatric and craniofacial plastic surgery. My practice consists of cleft and craniofacial surgery, general pediatric plastic surgery, as well as adult craniofacial surgery. As the only female pediatric plastic surgeon in the Western New York/Finger Lakes region, I have a busy adolescent breast surgery practice for young patients who may prefer a female doctor.
My personal goal is to make surgery a comfortable and positive experience for my patients. My goal for the Division of Plastic Surgery is to be comprehensive in our surgical offerings so no patients have to be referred elsewhere for care.
Certified Specialties
Plastic Surgery - American Board of Plastic Surgery
Faculty Appointments
Assistant Professor - Department of Surgery, Plastic Surgery (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Pediatric, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. 2020 - 2021
Residency, Resident, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2015 - 2020
Internship, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2014 - 2015
Education
MD | University at Buffalo. 2014
Publications
Journal Articles
Butterfield J, Pencek M, Sweitzer K, Marrinan E, Connolly H, Neimanis S, Morrison C
Annals of plastic surgery.. 2024 April 192 (4S Suppl 2):S101-S104. Epub 1900 01 01.
Payne SH, Brown CA, Saad O, Neimanis SA, Hatcher K, Brady CM, Williams JK, Soldanska M
Aesthetic surgery journal. 2023 June 1443 (7):NP484-NP491. Epub 1900 01 01.
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Care provider was very nice and gentle
Sep 21, 2024
Dr. Neimanis is wonderful!
Jul 20, 2024
The [...] team did an excellent job of discussing immediate concerns and options for our daughter In the coming year, as well as anticipated procedures In the next 5-10 years. We left feeling reassured because we know what to expect and what we need to prepare for.
Oct 29, 2023
Very Knowledgeable and excellent interpersonal skills. She listened to my concerns and provided excellent and compassionate care.
May 15, 2023
Dr. Neimanis is excellent! She is thoughtful and is wonderful in explaining everything.
Feb 27, 2023