Sara Scarlet, MD, MPH

My name is Sara Scarlet, MD, MPH, and I am a clinical assistant professor in the University of Florida Division of Acute Care Surgery. I specialize in trauma and surgical critical care with clinical interests in traumatic injury and abdominal wall surgery. My goal as a trauma surgeon is to prioritize patient-family communication. The process of navigating illness or injury can be challenging for patients and their families, which is why I aim to support and advocate for my patients, be a transparent communicator and ensure that preferences or values align with treatment goals. Each day, I look forward to working to fulfill these important needs.

I completed my undergraduate and medical degree, junior honors medical program, at the University of Florida, followed by a general surgery internship, and residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). Subsequently, I completed a master of public health, part of the Public Health Leadership Program, and a fellowship in surgical critical care at UNC-CH.

My research interests lie at the intersections of trauma, ethics and public health. In particular, I am interested in the ethics of health care for justice-involved individuals.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our son and two dogs. You can find us swimming in the springs, hiking the prairie, or exploring the coast. We love teaching our son about Florida wildlife.

• Critical Care

  American Board of Surgery
• General Surgery

  American Board of Surgery