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Aenor J. Sawyer, MD, MS

Orthopedic Surgery
Skeletal Health Mission Bay
415-353-2808
Portrait of Aenor J. Sawyer
Portrait of Aenor J. Sawyer
ucsf logo

Aenor J. Sawyer, MD, MS

Orthopedic Surgery
Skeletal Health Mission Bay
415-353-2808

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About me

Dr. Aenor Sawyer is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in physical therapy and exercise physiology. She provides comprehensive orthopedic care to pediatric and adolescent patients.

Throughout her career, Sawyer has maintained a strong research interest in childhood bone development, which she pursued as an adjunct clinical scientist at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute and as director of the Pediatric Bone Health Consortium. Other research interests include sports injury prevention, anterior cruciate ligament repair and osteoporosis.

Sawyer has a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from California State University, Fresno. After a 10-year career in physical therapy, she earned a master's degree in human physiology followed by a medical degree from the University of California, Davis. After completing a residency in orthopedic surgery at Stanford University, Sawyer pursued fellowship training in pediatric orthopedic surgery and pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, both through the Harvard orthopedic program at Boston Children's Hospital.

Education & training

Fellowship

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center-GME

Internship

  • General Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center-GME

Degree

  • MD, University of California Davis Medical Center

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.5
    4.5 out of 5 Stars
    71 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 19, 2025

      Dr. Sawyer is extremely Knowledgeable and shares it well.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 11, 2025

      Extremely helpful and attentive! Very grateful!!!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 10, 2025

      Familiarity with my case, concern for the long term resolution of the problem, suggestions for non medical solutions were all very helpful.

    • 4.1 out of 5 Stars
      April 25, 2025

      Much of the call was spent on the provider giving information. There wasn't much time for me to ask questions, for example about medication options.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 24, 2025

      Very caring and professional

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 5, 2025

      My condition has improved significantly under the care of Dr. Sawyer. She has also empowered me with skills I need to continue my health journey. I have benefited by her expertise, compassionate care and empathy. As a result, I feel very hopeful about the condition of my health going forward. Dr. Sawyer is truly "the great physician treats the patient who has the illness!"! My grateful thanks to her!

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