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Dr. Clara Gomez-Sanchez is a vascular surgeon who cares for patients with a broad range of diseases involving blood vessels, including aortic aneurysms (bulges in the main artery from the heart to the body), peripheral artery disease (narrowing of arteries that limits blood flow to arms or legs), carotid artery disease (clogged blood vessels limiting blood flow to the brain), vascular trauma (injured blood vessels) and chronic venous insufficiency (dysfunction of leg veins that causes swelling and other problems). She is skilled in both traditional surgical techniques and minimally invasive procedures.

In addition to surgery, Gomez-Sanchez is passionate about addressing health care disparities. She strives to educate patients on symptoms of vascular disease to empower them in their journeys toward better health. She also trains future surgeons to be both skilled and empathetic. She has won awards for teaching and mentorship at UCSF.

In research, Gomez-Sanchez focuses on understanding how vascular disease and vascular surgery impact physical outcomes and quality of life.

Gomez-Sanchez earned her medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery and a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at UCSF.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery, 2023

    American Board of Surgery, Surgery, 2020

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Vascular Surgery, 2022

  • Residencies

    UCSF, General Surgery, 2020

    UCSF, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2018

  • Internship

    UCSF, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2015

  • Education

    University of Mississippi School of Medicine, 2014

  • Languages

    English

My mission is to provide the best possible surgical care for my patients while also showing them the compassion and dignity they deserve.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    94 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 21, 2025
    She is amazing.
    Jan 18, 2025
    They were so nice when I left the office. I felt great.
    Jan 17, 2025
    the conversation was very good
    Dec 13, 2024
    I would recommend Dr Gomez-Sanchez to anyone in need of vascular surgery. She is AWESOME!!! She saved my leg where others wanted me to simply see Orthopedics and have a BKA. It's easy to give up and not take a chance on your success rate, and it's entirely something else to give your patients a fighting chance. Mine was. Successful due to Dr Gomez-Sanchez's skill and dedication and my motivation to recover. I will never be able to thank her enough for what she did for me!!
    Nov 22, 2024
    The visit with Dr Sanchez Gomez was the BEST!!! She helped to to understand what needed to b done by both clear explanation & drawings !! She is & was so wonderful with her calming & sure manner. I felt so assured by her.
    Oct 14, 2024
    No worries here
    Aug 31, 2024
    Excellent
    Aug 09, 2024
    Friendly, caring, very patient and thorough responding to questions raised.
    Jul 12, 2024
    Excellent in all aspects.
    Jul 12, 2024
    Doctor is one of the most effective of dozens I've had as providers. She took extra time to explain symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Showed me images and detailed the basis for diagnosis. Exceptional communication.
    Jun 15, 2024
    Dr. Gomez-Sanchez is wonderful, please keep her at all costs, she is worth every penny!!!!!!
    Apr 18, 2024
    The DR was outstanding
    Jan 07, 2024
    The care provider was very nice , very informative and answered any questions I had and also very thorough we explaining things to me
    Dec 15, 2023
    Dr. Gomez-Sanchez is awesome! You and I both are lucky to have her!
    Dec 08, 2023
    This lady was super And very bright. She listened carefully and went through all of the risks and possible solutions. She was/is very good!
    Nov 07, 2023
    It's always a great decision to seek out UCFS Doctors. And the decisions made By Myself And UCFS, Very Professional And Joyful, I travel 1000 miles one way. To Have My Visits, And Surgeries From Your Doctors And Staff, Always Clean, And Professional.
    Oct 23, 2023
    Good
    Oct 06, 2023
    Care from this provider was exceptional.
    Sep 08, 2023
    I felt in great hands from everyone that I was in contact with on my appointment day. All were friendly, attentive, concerned, thorough and professional.
    Aug 18, 2023
    Fantastic
    Aug 15, 2023
    Would have liked more discussion/rationale for shift from Plavix to xrelto. Wa unaware new med would need to be taken twice a day.
    Aug 12, 2023
    Dr Gomez-Sanchez is very gifted, professional and friendly. Her & her entire team are awesome. I highly recommend her and cannot thank her enough.
    Aug 05, 2023
    It has been a long time since I have had anyone so engaged in my health issue
    Jul 16, 2023
    Very impressed with appointment an surgery Made me feel at ease an completely comfortable

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