Experienced in Diverticular Disease

Dr. Sarah Popek

Colorectal Surgery
University Of New Mexico Hospitals
2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
Albuquerque, NM 

Experienced in Diverticular Disease
University Of New Mexico Hospitals
2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
Albuquerque, NM 
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Overview

Sarah Popek is a Colorectal Surgeon in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Popek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Colorectal Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in AZ
Hospital Affiliations
Unm Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

University of New Mexico Hospitals
2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Call: 505-272-6901
Other Locations
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, Rio Rancho,, NM 87144
Call: 505-994-7397

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

A Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Eflornithine and Sulindac to Prevent Recurrence of High Risk Adenomas and Second Primary Colorectal Cancers in Patients With Stage 0-III Colon or Rectal Cancer, Phase III - Preventing Adenomas of the Colon With Eflornithine and Sulindac (PACES)
A Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Eflornithine and Sulindac to Prevent Recurrence of High Risk Adenomas and Second Primary Colorectal Cancers in Patients With Stage 0-III Colon or Rectal Cancer, Phase III - Preventing Adenomas of the Colon With Eflornithine and Sulindac (PACES)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 30, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Trial of the Altering Intake, Managing Symptoms Intervention for Bowel Dysfunction in Rectal Cancer Survivors Compared to a Healthy Living Education Control: A Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy Study (AIMS-RC)
A Randomized Trial of the Altering Intake, Managing Symptoms Intervention for Bowel Dysfunction in Rectal Cancer Survivors Compared to a Healthy Living Education Control: A Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy Study (AIMS-RC)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 01, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Dietary supplement
Study Phase: Phase 2
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7 Total Publications

ASO Visual Abstract: Decision Regret and Burden in Caregivers of Patients with Appendiceal Cancer Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy.
ASO Visual Abstract: Decision Regret and Burden in Caregivers of Patients with Appendiceal Cancer Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy.
Journal: Annals of surgical oncology
Published: November 05, 2025
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