Dr. Sara Assaf, MD

Dr. Sara Assaf is a pulmonologist specializing in internal medicine and critical care medicine. She earned her medical degree from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and brings 14 years of experience to her practice. Her expertise encompasses the comprehensive care of patients with complex lung conditions and critically ill patients requiring intensive medical management.

Dr. Assaf practices at University of New Mexico Hospital and UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She focuses on treating patients with respiratory failure, COPD with additional health complications, and chronic lung disease. Her clinical skills include performing therapeutic hypothermia procedures and interpreting chest imaging studies such as chest X-rays and fluoroscopy to diagnose and monitor lung conditions.