Education
College:
- Emory University (Atlanta, GA)
Medical School:
- St. George’s University School of Medicine (Grenada, West Indies)
Internship:
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (New Orleans, LA)
Residency:
- University of Missouri, Division of Neurosurgery (Columbia, MO)
Fellowship:
- University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus (Aurora, CO)
About Dr. Travers
Sarah Travers, M.D., is a neurosurgeon and St. Louis native. She completed her undergraduate degree in Mathematics at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, then obtained her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine where she graduated magna cum laude. She completed an internship in general surgery at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans followed by neurosurgery residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia. She then completed a fellowship year of subspecialty training in neurosurgical oncology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She has published numerous papers in medical journals and presented her research at national conferences.
Dr. Travers has a particular interest in the surgical treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the brain and pituitary gland as well as other cranial conditions like trigeminal neuralgia and Chiari malformations. She also has an interest in spine tumors and general neurosurgery.
Dr. Travers excitedly joined Neurosurgery of St. Louis (NSL) in 2022 which will allow her not only to return to her hometown but also to enjoy a dynamic practice with a wealth of experience and expertise. Dr. Travers will primarily work at Anderson Hospital and Missouri Baptist Medical Center but will have surgery credentials at all NSL’s locations.
During her free time, she enjoys hiking, baking, spending time with friends and family, and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals.