The patient comes first.  I watched my father practice medicine by this motto as a head & neck surgeon for 40 years in Fremont.  With other physicians and nurses in my family, I grew up seeing the family-like relationships between doctor and patient.  I chose a career in medicine to follow this same path, and to treat patients like family just like my father did with his black medicine bag doing home visits (see article). Learn more about me and my background on the Meet Dr. Alexander Sah page.

Physicians are challenged with an increasingly digital age with computers, electronic medical records, and the internet which can be barriers in the doctor-patient relationship.  The growing paperwork and documentation requirements threaten this bond.  Knowing this, it is even more critical to make every effort possible to find ways to keep personal. 

I truly value the relationships that I build with patients.  I do my best to be available, and to help in any way that I can.  I realize that surgery is a major life event, and I take responsibility to be there before, during, and years after the surgery.  I am obligated to do my best, and take pleasure in helping.  I want what makes my patients happiest, and I will do everything I can to help achieve this.  I can't always guarantee the outcome, but I can promise to work with you throughout the process.  My goal is to help you RENEW your commitment to your well being, RESTORE your hip and knee function, and RECLAIM the active lifestyle that you desire.