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Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD

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(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Professional interests include: ankle pain, hip arthritis, foot arthritis, and more.

6403 Coyle Avenue Suite 170
Carmichael, CA 95608

(916) 965-4000

Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD is an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and Hill Physicians.

Office Locations

6403 Coyle Avenue Suite 170
Carmichael, CA 95608

(916) 965-4000

(916) 965-4813

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Hill Physicians

6620 Coyle Avenue Suite 303, Northern California Orthopedic Centers
Carmichael, CA 95608

(916) 965-4000

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Some issues Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“In an effort to help meet that need, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Services joins existing orthopedic providers in the area, Summit Orthopedic Specialists (Drs. Paul Sasaura and Lauren...”—"Orthopedic Services expands in Grass Valley to help meet demand (sponsored)", The Union, August 2017

“Summit has been providing state-of-the-art care to patients with musculoskeletal problems for nearly 30 years in our Carmichael office and now offer that same level of care here," said Dr. Paul...”—"Surgeon brings love of sports, outdoor life to Grass Valley", The Union, February 2016

“I went to see an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Paul Sasaura, who told me that I needed a total knee replacement.”—"Nevada County residents share gratitude for local care", The Union, November 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

In 2023, Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD performed more computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, and reconstructive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

hip arthroplasty

knee arthroplasty

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD performed more hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

revision arthroplasty

total hip replacement

In 2012, Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD performed more revision arthroplasty (joint revision), and total hip replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated as an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	276
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	71
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
doctor visit	939
fracture surgery	17
hip imaging	131
hospital care	32
injections	276
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	142
lower extremity surgery	142
minimally invasive procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	608
open surgery	17
pelvic imaging	123
reconstructive surgery	124
revision surgery	13
X-rays	731

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated as an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	186
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	55
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
doctor visit	676
hip imaging	136
hospital care	26
injections	186
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	115
lower extremity surgery	115
minimally invasive procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	514
pelvic imaging	120
reconstructive surgery	98
X-rays	646

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	82
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated as an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA during 2014 were X-rays, lower extremity surgery, joint surgery and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	161
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	19
doctor visit	724
hip imaging	132
hospital care	17
injections	161
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	186
lower extremity surgery	186
minimally invasive procedures	19
musculoskeletal imaging	177
pelvic imaging	132
reconstructive surgery	167
revision surgery	12
X-rays	309

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	547
Black	25
Hispanic	34
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	75
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated as an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA during 2015 were lower extremity surgery, joint surgery, X-rays and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	100
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
doctor visit	674
hip imaging	91
hospital care	18
injections	100
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	227
lower extremity surgery	227
minimally invasive procedures	20
musculoskeletal imaging	134
pelvic imaging	81
reconstructive surgery	207
revision surgery	13
X-rays	215

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	500
Female	778

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1128
Black	36
Hispanic	62
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	656
From 75 to 84	390
85 and over	102
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated as an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA during 2016 were joint surgery, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	75
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	56
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
doctor visit	907
injections	75
joint surgery	260
lower extremity surgery	260
minimally invasive procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	245
revision surgery	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	495

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	643
Black	25
Hispanic	47
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	80
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated as an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	216
doctor visit	806
injections	31
joint surgery	244
lower extremity surgery	244
musculoskeletal imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	244
revision surgery	23
X-rays	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	455

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	631
Black	19
Hispanic	35
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	380
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	59
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated as an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	268
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	183
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
doctor visit	1126
injections	268
joint surgery	211
lower extremity surgery	211
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	198
revision surgery	17
X-rays	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	510

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	659
Black	26
Hispanic	44
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	425
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	58
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated as an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	180
doctor visit	701
injections	33
joint surgery	225
lower extremity surgery	225
reconstructive surgery	225
revision surgery	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	13
Hispanic	37
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	42
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated as an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD for Medicare patients.

computer assisted surgery (CAS)	151
doctor visit	614
joint surgery	169
lower extremity surgery	169
reconstructive surgery	169
revision surgery	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	457
Black	20
Hispanic	22
Asian	14
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	32
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated as an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	156
doctor visit	568
injections	17
joint surgery	172
lower extremity surgery	172
reconstructive surgery	172
revision surgery	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	21
Hispanic	18
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	32
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated as an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD for Medicare patients.

computer assisted surgery (CAS)	171
doctor visit	458
joint surgery	183
lower extremity surgery	183
reconstructive surgery	183

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	33
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	2
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated as an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA during 2023 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	180
doctor visit	550
injections	18
joint surgery	218
lower extremity surgery	218
reconstructive surgery	218
revision surgery	35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	16
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	31
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	2
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated as an orthopedist in Carmichael, CA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	116
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	141
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
doctor visit	728
fracture surgery	17
hip imaging	122
hospital care	23
injections	116
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	196
lower extremity surgery	196
minimally invasive procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	244
open surgery	17
pelvic imaging	114
reconstructive surgery	187
revision surgery	20
X-rays	322

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	535
Hispanic	31
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	187
85 and over	52
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	324

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Hill Physicians

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, SCAN Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Anthem, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, Molina Healthcare, Central Health Plan, Western Health Advantage (WHA), Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO and Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

SCAN Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Anthem

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Health Net

UnitedHealthcare

Molina Healthcare

Central Health Plan

Western Health Advantage (WHA)

Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Hill Physicians Care Solutions

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Carmichael, CA.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2023-05-17

I really regret not doing a more thorough review research on Dr Sasaura prior to him doing my surgery.  After having major surgery I never saw or spoke to this guy again for many months.  He never made a point to even meet with me at the hospital afterward my surgery.   It was like he got paid and didn't know you anymore.  It took his office 4 months to get my physical therapy scheduled when this selection information was provided to them before my surgery.   I will now be looking for another orthopedic surgeon to transfer my medical records to since months after surgery this guy is not interested in my severe pain and has ignored the fact that there were other problems that showed up on my x-ray that he chose to ignore and brush off that is causing other medical problems that he's claimed he has no knowledge of when 2 other doctors are not agreeing with him.  With all of the chronic problems that have occurred after allowing him to do my surgery, he had the audacity to say see you again in 3 months and don't bother me about pain medication.  There is no sincere concerned with patient carfe or customer service, and his interest in a patient is based only on what he can bill your insurance for and nothing else about your health care matters to him.  There are better OS doctors out there.  Don't settle for this one.  Your wellbeing & livelihood deserves better than him & his insurance money laundering attitude

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ORTHALIGN INC	$84,953 OrthAlign Plus System $36,600	ORTHALIGN PLUS $30,313	Orthalign Plus $18,039
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$81,309 Journey II $18,736	Journey II BCS $15,159	Navio Surgical System $14,218	KNEE3 Software $5,880	Anthology $4,568	Other $22,749
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$49,893 Navio Surgical System $27,056	Journey II CR $8,606	Journey II XR $6,112	Legion $5,200	Journey II BCS $1,277	Other $1,643
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$27,562 ATTUNE $22,683	Velys $4,725	Kincise $89	SIGMA $66
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.	$9,470 ATTUNE $6,750	Velys $2,720
Other	$10,847 MAKOplasty $3,094	Mako $2,238	KNEES $1,833	ROBOTICS $784	HIPS $598	Other $2,300

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$142,117
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$71,252
Travel and Lodging	$38,613
Food and Beverage	$12,050

Research Payments

Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $2,300.

Biography

Dr. Paul Sasaura is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Carmichael, CA. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis for residency. His areas of expertise include hip replacement, hip arthritis, and knee arthritis. Dr. Sasaura has received a 3.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Sasaura most likely takes Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. He is affiliated with Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Hill Physicians. According to Hill Physicians, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Carmichael, CA.