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- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- AL
- Birmingham
- Dr. Sara Pereira, MD
Dr. Sara Pereira, MD
Overview of Dr. Sara Pereira, MD
Dr. Sara Pereira, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and is affiliated with UAB Hospital. Dr. Pereira, completed a residency at University Cincinnati Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Pereira an average 5.0 star rating.
Dr. Pereira works at
Dr. Pereira's Office Locations
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The University of Alabama At Birmingham1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Birmingham, AL 35233 Directions (205) 996-7019
Hospital Affiliations
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- UAB Hospital
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Our treatment frequency feature helps you understand howoften a provider performs or treats a specificprocedure/condition compared to other doctors. Providersrank in one of four frequency categories:
Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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- Aetna
- American Enterprise Group
- American Republic
- Anthem
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- Rocky Mountain Health Plans
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About Dr. Sara Pereira, MD
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
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- 27 years of experience
- English, Spanish
- 1851323505
Education & Certifications
- University Alabama
- University Cincinnati Medical Center
- University of Cincinatti Medical Center
- University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
- General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pereira accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Pereira has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Pereira works at
Dr. Pereira has seen patients for Partial Lung Collapse and Pleural Effusion, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Pereira on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
Dr. Pereira speaks Spanish.
21 patients have reviewed Dr. Pereira. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pereira.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Pereira, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Pereira appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.