--- title: "Dr. Paul M. Sasaura | Orthopedist in Carmichael, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Paul M. Sasaura, M.D. practices Orthopedic Surgery in Carmichael, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-paul-sasaura-1046240530" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Paul M. Sasaura, M.D. ![Paul M. Sasaura, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/YTV88tde8kdq6aZkSJVR9Zrl9dSG5cqW0T5Nxuzke1U/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Paul M. Sasaura, M.D. ## Orthopedic Surgery - Accepting new patients [6620 Coyle Ave.Suite 303Carmichael, CA 95608](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=6620+Coyle+Ave.+Carmichael%2C+CA+95608+US) ## Schedule appointment [916-965-4000](tel:+19169654000) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-paul-sasaura-1046240530#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-paul-sasaura-1046240530#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-paul-sasaura-1046240530#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-paul-sasaura-1046240530#provider-services) ## About Dr. Sasaura Languages English and Spanish (Basic) Gender Male ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California, Los Angeles **Internship:** University of California Davis Health **Residency:** University of California Davis Health ## Board certifications - Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento - Sutter Roseville Medical Center ### Other - Surgery Center Division - Sutter Independent Physicians ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (4 plans)** ### Aetna - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (5 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) **Blue Shield of California (1 plan)** ### Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations 6620 Coyle Ave. Suite 303 Carmichael, CA 95608 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=6620+Coyle+Ave.+Carmichael%2C+CA+95608+US) [916-965-4000](tel:+19169654000) 916-965-4813 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - [Hip replacement surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hip-replacement) - Hip surgery - [Knee replacement](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/knee-replacement) - Unicompartmental Replacement ### Conditions - [Ankle pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/foot-and-ankle) - Arthritis of the knee - Foot Arthritis - Hip Arthritis - [Hip pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hip) - [Knee pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/knee) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Orthopedics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/orthopedics) ## From Dr. Sasaura [Patient story ### Retired Doc Gains New Perspective on Being a Patient In August 2024, retired physician Dr. David Verhaag underwent his third joint replacement surgery at the Sutter Sierra Surgery Center in Roseville.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/retired-doc-gains-new-perspective-on-being-a-patient-2023453240) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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