Biographical summary
Sarah L. (Cohen) Rassier, M.D., M.P.H., is a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon and Director of the Fibroid Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
Her clinical focus includes:
- Coordinating care for women with uterine fibroids, including access to all available medical, radiologic or surgical treatments
- Surgical treatments, with a focus on minimally invasive approaches to myomectomy, hysterectomy or fibroid ablation
- Expertise in management of gynecologic conditions that can cause abnormal bleeding or pelvic pain
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Rassier is active in clinical research, with a particular interest in research on hysterectomy outcomes, tissue extraction techniques and disparities in surgical treatments within women's health.
Dr. Rassier is also passionate about medical education and serves as a mentor for medical students, residents and fellows.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2012
Fellow - Minimally Invasive Gynecologic SurgeryBrigham and Women's Hospital
- 2012
MPH - Quantitative MethodsHarvard University
- 2010
Resident - Gynecology and ObstetricsThe Johns Hopkins University
- 2006
MD - MedicineUniversity of Virginia
- 2002
BS - BiologyWashington and Lee University
-
Ph.D. - GynecologyLeiden University Medical Center
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2012
Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards and honors
- 2020
Teacher of the Year award Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2020
Top Doc AwardBoston Magazine
- 2019
Jerome J. Hoffman AwardAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- 2019
Exceptional Women in Medicine AwardCastle and Connelly
- 2018
Exceptional Women in Medicine AwardCastle and Connelly
- 2018
Top Doc AwardBoston Magazine
- 2017
Top Doc AwardBoston Magazine
- 2016
Medical Student Teaching AwardHarvard Medical School
- 2012
Best Video on Reproductive IssuesAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- 2011
Kurt Semm Excellence in Pelviscopy American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- 2011
Golden Laparoscope AwardAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Assistant Program DirectorMayo Clinic
- 2022 - present
Research DirectorMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2020 - present
MemberMayo Clinic
- 2020 - present
Subject Matter ExpertMayo Clinic
- 2020 - present
Member, Scientific Program CommitteeAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- 2020 - present
Nominations Committee MemberAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- 2019 - present
Member, Endometriosis Coding Task ForceAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- 2006 - present
MemberAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- 2006 - present
MemberAmerican College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publications