Fort Wayne native, Dr. Sarah LaSalle, joined Ortho NorthEast (“ONE”) as a member of the SurgeryONE team in 2012. Before pursuing a career in medicine, she worked as an occupational therapist, caring for patients in nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities in Fort Wayne and Peoria, Arizona.

She specializes in regional anesthesiology and acute pain management and has presented research on emerging drug applications and procedures in anesthesiology. In her spare time, Dr. LaSalle enjoys traveling, going to the ballet, theatre, and fine art productions and fitness training. Being back in Fort Wayne, Dr. LaSalle particularly enjoys the convenience of having family near, escaping to the lake, and taking care of her new rescue dog Lily.