Sarah J. Sapienza
Pediatric Surgery At St. Joseph's Hospital South
6901 Simmons Loop # 208, 
Riverview, FL 

Overview

Dr. Sarah Jones Sapienza is board certified in pediatric and general surgery and is with BayCare Medical Group in Tampa, Florida, where she sees patients from birth to age 18. She earned a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey, completed her general surgery residency and chief residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and performed a pediatric surgery fellowship at Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York.\xa0Dr. Jones Sapienza’s clinical interests include abdominal tumors, chest wall deformities, congenital anomalies, pediatric gallbladder disease, pediatric pilonidal disease and pediatric trauma. She has a special interest in injury prevention and treatment. Dr. Jones Sapienza performs examinations, discusses follow-up care and ensures that patients and their families understand the treatment plan. She’s a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Surgery, the American Pediatric Surgical Association, the Pediatric Trauma Society and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Jones Sapienza is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, where she serves as the medical director of pediatric trauma.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Gastroschisis, Necrotizing Granuloma, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

Dr. Sapienza is board certified in AB Surgery - Surgery and AB Surgery (Pediatric Surgery). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Specialties

Pediatric Surgery
General Surgery

Licenses

Pediatric Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

AB Surgery - Surgery
AB Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)

Hospital Affiliations

St. Joseph's Hospital
BayCare Physician Partners
St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
BayCare Medical Group
BayCare Physician Partners ACO
St. Joseph's Hospital - South

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Pediatric Surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital South
6901 Simmons Loop # 208, Riverview, FL 33578
Other Locations
Pediatric Surgery at SJ Childrens
3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd SJCH 1st, Floor Mail Stop 2845, Tampa, FL 33607

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.


1 Total Publications

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What conditions does Dr. Sarah J. Sapienza specialize in?

While Dr. Sarah J. Sapienza is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pectus Excavatum, Gastroschisis, and Necrotizing Granuloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.

Does Dr. Sarah J. Sapienza participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sarah J. Sapienza has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pectus Excavatum. You can view a list of Dr. Sarah J. Sapienza's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Sarah J. Sapienza accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 813-554-8384 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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