Dr. Sara I. Pai, MD | New Haven, CT | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

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Dr. Sara Pai is a board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery with 24 years of experience treating complex ear, nose, and throat conditions. She earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Johns Hopkins Health System, where she developed expertise in both medical and surgical approaches to ENT disorders.

Dr. Pai practices at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. She focuses on treating kidney-related conditions including chronic kidney disease and advanced kidney disease requiring specialized care. Her procedural expertise includes fiberoptic examinations of the throat and flexible laryngoscopy to evaluate voice and swallowing concerns. Patients rate her care at 4.2 out of 5 stars on average.

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4.2

33 Ratings
24 years of experience
Johns Hopkins Health System
10 written reviews
1 specialty
15 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Female

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As a head and neck cancer patient, Dr. Pai has shown me nothing more than compassion, kindness and quality healthcare. She is physican who listen to my complaints and allow me options for my own care. She is a wonderful doctor that understands deeply about her patients needs. Never leaving any loose ends, seeing that I was cared for until all my problems were resolved. I highly recommend her.

November 11th, 2022

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She is an amazing doctor.

January 23rd, 2022

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Dr Pai showed the most utmost care. I felt confident in her recommendations for my cancer.

November 29th, 2021

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Horrible “doctor.” So full of herself and thinks she is better than everyone. Manipulated me into her “research” and can’t even remember my name every time I go to the hospital.

March 20th, 2020

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Unbelievable. never had a doctor see me wearing sunglasses. Is she hung over???

March 11th, 2020

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Did not care about me in my visit. I am in severe pain and she does not even care

March 11th, 2020

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She follows up very well and took the time to call me even on a Saturday to let me know the test results.

February 13th, 2020

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Took the time to explain my surgery to me and tell me what to expect after surgery.

February 13th, 2020

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Dr. Pai is a good researcher. We found her because she is well established and has lots of respectable publications. However, being a good researcher doesn't mean you are a good doctor. My partner came in to participate in one of her "trials." In the initial "scope," where she sticks a tube down the throat, she wore sunglasses the entire visit. When my partner started tearing up from the pain, she did this uncomfortable laugh and didn't even acknowledge it. Are you disgusted by your patients or something? We're still people.

January 29th, 2020

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Dr. Pai clearly is well-accomplished and knows the ins-and-outs of her field. My significant other participated in one of her "trials." She showed up to "scope," (the diagnostic tool: sticking a tube down the throat without anesthesia) wearing sunglasses and did not take them off the ENTIRE visit. On top of that, when my partner started tearing up from the pain, she just did this uncomfortable laugh and didn't even acknowledge it. She was still wearing sunglasses. Are you disgusted by your patients or something? We are still people. I am sure she is doing great things for her field since that is how we found her in the first place, but she is certainly not a doctor that we will ever recommend. Don't be fooled by grand research and funding. Ask other doctors about her and you will know her reputation.

January 29th, 2020

Smilow Cancer Hospital

35 Park StNew Haven, CT 06519

Tel: (203) 688-4242

Dr. Sara Isabel Pai

55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 726-5507

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 726-2000


Dr. Sara Isabel Pai, MD	Dr. Ken Yanagisawa, MD	Dr. Craig Steven Hecht, MD	Dr. John Frederick Schmidt, MD
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (33 Ratings)	3.9 (24 Ratings)	2.9 (51 Ratings)	3.7 (34 Ratings)
24 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks Spanish, Polish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
New Haven , CT	Meriden , CT	Hamden , CT	Milford , CT
Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine	Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Allergies
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Facial Trauma
Head and Neck Cancer
Hearing Loss
Polyps
Smell Disorders
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Swallowing Disorders
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Diseases
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Tumors

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Johns Hopkins Health System

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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