Sara M. Zak, MD
- Member, Division of Pulmonary Medicine
- Member, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Center
- Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
- sara.zak@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
As a pediatric pulmonologist, I’m interested in pulmonary medicine, bronchoscopy, aerodigestive disorders, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and mechanical ventilation. I work with patients, their families, and their care team to ensure that we provide comprehensive care.
I help patients and families understand the underlying diagnosis and work with them to help achieve their goals. Being a pulmonologist allows me to care for my patients across the clinical spectrum—from inpatient and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) level care to outpatient.
My research is primarily clinical and focuses on improving care for patients with BPD and aerodigestive disorders.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and nephew. I enjoy running and have run several marathons and half marathons.
MD: University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 2012.
Residency: Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 2015.
Fellowship: Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 2018.
Certification: General Pediatrics, 2015; Pediatric Pulmonary, 2018.
Interests
Aerodigestive and airway disorders; flexible bronchoscopy; bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Services and Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Center BPD, Aerodigestive and Esophageal Center, Bronchoscopy
Interests
Aerodigestive and airway disorders; flexible bronchoscopy; bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Research Areas
Pulmonary Medicine
Insurance Information
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Publications
Airway findings in trisomy 13 and trisomy 18: A 10-year retrospective review. Pediatric Pulmonology. 2024; 59:342-347.
Characteristics and Outcomes of Surgical Treatment for Bronchial Anomalies. The Laryngoscope. 2023; 133:3334-3340.
Bronchial Thermoplasty. Diagnostic and Interventional Bronchoscopy in Children. : Springer Nature; Springer Nature; 2021.
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis Mortality in Patients with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Annals of the American Thoracic Society. 2019; 16:509-512.
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