Sarah Doernberg

MD MAS

Infectious disease specialist
Runner, reader, mother

Dr. Sarah Doernberg specializes in treating infectious diseases, particularly serious bacterial infections, recurrent infections and infections associated with implanted devices. Her expertise also encompasses infections in immunocompromised patients and in people who have undergone bone marrow or organ transplantation.

In her research, Doernberg focuses on health care–associated infections and preventing the development of drug-resistant microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi.

Doernberg earned her medical degree at Yale School of Medicine. She completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in infectious diseases at UCSF. She also earned a master of advanced study degree through the UCSF Training in Clinical Research Program.

  • Education

    Yale School of Medicine, 2006

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2009

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Infectious Diseases, 2011

  • Board Certifications

    Infectious Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

My mission is to provide compassionate, informed and thoughtful care for all my patients.

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    47 Ratings
    About our process
    Apr 06, 2024
    I'm really glad I got her as my doctor
    Mar 30, 2024
    Dr. Sara Doernberg is an excellent infectious disease doctor. We met her through the hospitalization and have asked her to follow my husband since. The situation is unusual, and she has never ceased to dig deep for root of infection, and best steps forward. He isn't just an excellent position, she is an extraordinary human being.
    Mar 22, 2024
    Dr. Doernberg is outstanding!! She is brilliant, kind, caring and is one of the finest physicians one could ever hope to have. She knows your file inside out and is extremely thoughtful as she reviews your options.
    Nov 04, 2023
    Dr. Doernberg is outstanding in every way!Quite exceptional!
    May 24, 2023
    Prompt, kind, informative
    Apr 21, 2023
    She is wonderful
    Feb 25, 2023
    Dr. Doernberg is the epitome of excellence - knowledgeable, caring, patient and excellent communication skills. She sees and treats the whole person.
    Feb 17, 2023
    Dr. Doernberg is very easy toTalk with. She is very clear in her discussion and plan of care!
    Dec 21, 2022
    Dr. Doernberg Is a TOP DOC! Always professional, great listener, thorough In considering possible cause and solutions regarding unclear health challenges. She treats patients as if they were personally Important to her!

    Selected research

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    Decorative Caduceus

    Gram-Negative Bloodstream Infection Oral Antibiotic Therapy Trial

    Each participant will be placed in 1 of 5 DOOR levels based on overall clinical response and treatment-related adverse events (AE). The 5 DOOR levels are as follows: successful clinical response and no treatment-related AE (Level ...

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