Sanaa Prasla

Operated as primary surgeon or first assistant on expected approximately 1000 major cases including complex laparoscopic and open procedures in acute care, trauma, foregut including hiatal hernia, colorectal, pediatric, hepatobiliary, endocrine surgery Managed high-volume acute care service as senior resident managing junior residents and triaging consults and operative procedures Performed independent operative cases under supervision in final years

General Surgery Resident at Ochsner Clinic Foundation (2022-07 – Present)

• Operated as primary surgeon or first assistant on expected approximately 1000 major cases including complex laparoscopic and open procedures in acute care, trauma, foregut including hiatal hernia, colorectal, pediatric, hepatobiliary, endocrine surgery
• Managed high-volume acute care service as senior resident managing junior residents and triaging consults and operative procedures
• Performed independent operative cases under supervision in final years

Committee for Recruitment at Ochsner Clinic Foundation (2026-09 – Present)

• Facilitate interest sessions for prospective residents and coordinate resident participation during sessions
• Organize interview dates aligning with department scheduling
• Host applicants during in-person sessions during interview season

Doctor of Medicine in Medicine – Long School of Medicine at UTHSCSA (2018-07 – 2022-05)

Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biology – University of Texas at Austin (2014-08 – 2018-05)

Certificate in Business Foundations – University of Texas at Austin