About
Dr. Sue Sanchez earned her medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 1984, following her undergraduate studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. She completed her residency training at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, gaining clinical grounding in internal medicine. She holds board certification in Primary Care and specializes in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. Her career spans more than three decades of practice, with roots in the Carson Valley reaching back to 2000.
Dr. Sanchez opened Sanchez Adult Medical Care in 2014 and partners with SignatureMD to deliver her concierge program. She treats chronic conditions ranging from diabetes and heart disease to joint conditions and sleep disorders. The Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society counts her as a member, and Carson Valley patients voted her Best Doctor in 2011. Outside the office, she enjoys gardening and travel. Patients consistently describe her as caring, compassionate, and someone who feels like a trusted friend.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Nevada, Reno
Medical School
University of Nevada School of Medicine (graduated 1984)
Residency
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sanchez right for?
Dr. Sanchez serves adults and adolescents over 18 managing chronic or complex health conditions. Patients dealing with diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol benefit from her prevention-focused approach. She works well with patients who want a long-term relationship with an accessible, responsive physician. Those who need same-day availability or occasional emergency house calls find her practice a strong fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sanchez treats a wide range of adult chronic and acute conditions. Her focus areas include diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint conditions, lung disease, respiratory illnesses, sleep disorders, and sinus infections. She serves as a primary care home base and coordinates specialist referrals when needed.
Yes, Dr. Sanchez holds board certification in Primary Care. She specializes in internal medicine and geriatric medicine and applies evidence-based medicine across her clinical work.
Dr. Sanchez graduated from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 1984. She then completed her residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before returning to Nevada to build her career.
Dr. Sanchez has practiced medicine in the Carson Valley since 2000. She opened Sanchez Adult Medical Care in 2014 and has maintained long-term patient relationships throughout her tenure in the region.
Yes, Dr. Sanchez makes house calls for emergencies. She prioritizes availability and reaches patients where they need her, including outside the office when the situation calls for it.
Dr. Sanchez won the Patient's Choice Award for Best Doctor in Carson Valley, Nevada in 2011. She is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, a distinction reserved for high-achieving medical graduates.
Dr. Sanchez emphasizes prevention and takes time to understand each patient's full health picture. She uses evidence-based medicine to guide her decisions. Patients describe her as accessible, thorough, and genuinely invested in their wellbeing.
Yes, Dr. Sanchez offers several in-office procedures. These include Botox application, skin lesion excision, cryotherapy, joint injections, and pain management services.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026