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Mayra Sanchez, MD

  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Mayra Sanchez, MD
33 patients recommend this provider
age-group-adults-color Treats adults

Contact

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
435 H St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Phone Number
858-678-6574
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Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center

Expertise

  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Biography

As an internal medicine specialist, Mayra E. Sanchez, MD, primarily focuses on hospice and palliative care, including pediatric palliative and hospice care.


Dr. Sanchez strives to provide exceptional palliative medicine and hospice services to patients and their families. She believes in addressing whole-person care at every stage of life. This includes compassionate communication and a team approach. Additionally, she has a special interest in working with underserved communities.


A teacher at heart, she hopes to be a role model for students and residents. She enjoys teaching about hospice and palliative medicine within the hospital, the local community and internationally.


When she is not at the bedside, she enjoys dancing, traveling, hiking and yoga.

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2016
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2012

Medical Education

  • University of Kansas School of Medicine, MD, 2006

Residencies

  • University of Kansas Medical Center, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, 2010

Fellowships

  • San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2012

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