Sarah Schmitz-Burns, MD
As a physician, I believe my role is to listen, and partner with my patients, empowering them to make informed health care choices. I am committed to guiding women through every stage of life, with special interests in high-risk pregnancies, infertility, minimally invasive surgery, cervical dysplasia prevention and treatment, and the menopause transition.
I completed my residency training at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX where I served a patient population, with nearly 16,000 mothers treated annually being Spanish-speaking. I am proficient in medical Spanish.
I live in St. Paul with my husband, Scott. We have a son, Caden born in 2007, and twins, Eva and Liam, who arrived in 2010. The joys and challenges of balancing my personal and professional life, along with my own experiences with infertility, a high risk pregnancy and now middle age, have deepened my understanding and connection with my patients.
In my spare time I enjoy Pilates and running, and biking. I spend a lot of time on ski hills and soccer fields, supporting my children’s sports activities. We love to travel, especially enjoying outdoor adventures like canoeing in the Boundary Waters, rafting the Grand Canyon or hiking in national parks.
Highlights
- Menopause Society Certified Practitioner 2024
- Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2006
- Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)
- Residency- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas TX, 2005
- Doctor of Medicine- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN, 2001
- Bachelor of Arts- Hamline University, St. Paul MN, Biology, 1996