I enjoy seeing patients of all ages, backgrounds and health concerns. I love doing minimally invasive surgery so that patients are able to recovery more quickly and have less pain. I also love following patients throughout their pregnancies, and then getting to meet their little ones. I believe in holistic care and maintaining whole-body wellness. I like to be proactive in preventing illness and problems, and empower patients with the knowledge to make the best choices for their bodies.
Why did you become an OB-GYN?
I enjoy working in women’s health because I love partnering with women to navigate all stages throughout their lives. I like to improve people’s quality of life, provide reassurance, education and empowerment, and prevent illness.
What can patients expect if they choose you as their OB-GYN?
If you choose me as your OB-GYN, you can expect someone who offers compassionate care and is prompt, articulate and concise.
When you’re not working, what do you like to do for fun?
When I’m not working I love spending time with my husband, daughter and dog. We love to take walks and hikes along the trails here in Minnesota. I also love to travel, bake and make ice cream.
What are your favorite ways of staying healthy?
I love to read as well as listen to audio books, take long walks, and cook and bake to decompress.
Where is your hometown?
St. Paul, MN
How would your friends and family describe you?
My friends and family describe me as organized, loyal, funny and busy.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I knew from a young age that I wanted to help people. I was inspired by my paternal grandmother, a trailblazing obstetrician and gynecologist in India, to pursue my own career in medicine.
What are your top achievements?
• Bachelor of science degree with majors in microbiology and genetics, as well as a bachelor of arts degree with majors in psychology, physiology and Spanish/Portuguese studies, both summa cum laude degrees • Award for minimally invasive gynecology in residency, 2015 • Honorable mention for poster in clinical and translational research at the Women’s Health Congress, 2014 Numerous publications including: • B. Sabol, S. de Sam Lazaro, J. Salati, A. Allen, J. Snowden, A. Caughey. “Racial/Ethnic differences in pregnancy outcomes in women with chronic hypertension.” Poster collaboration at Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Chicago, Illinois. 2014. • S. de Sam Lazaro, C. Newbill, M. Berlin, T. Morgan. “Negative Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure Biopsies Following High Grade Dysplasia: Good News or Bad?” Oral presentation at Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists 2014 Annual Meeting. Truckee, California. 2014.
What else would you like patients to know about you?
I was born and raised in Minnesota, and grew up shoveling a lot of snow, but also found time to play competitive soccer and piano. I was fortunate to be able to travel with my family all over the globe, which ignited my interest in global health.