ElmarSakalaMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Loma Linda, CA

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

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Office
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone+1 909-558-4771
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Summary

Dr. Elmar Sakala is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Loma Linda, CA and is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and has been in practice 44 years. He specializes in maternal & fetal medicine/high risk and is experienced in maternal and fetal medicine, high-risk pregnancies, and fetal surgery.

Education & Training

Oregon Health & Science UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1974 - 1977
Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1974
Loma Linda University School of MedicineClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

OR State Medical License 1975 - Present
CA State Medical License 1974 - 2025
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

50 citations
Prediction of cervical cerclage outcome by endovaginal ultrasonography
H. F. Andersen, Ardeshir Karimi, Elmar P. Sakala, R. Kalugdan> ;American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1994 Oct 1
23 citations
Sonographic characteristics of antenatally diagnosed extralobar pulmonary sequestration and congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation.
Elmar P. Sakala, Gerald L. Grube> ;Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 1994 Sep 1
14 citations
Spontaneous, in utero regression of antenatally diagnosed solid fetal chest masses. A report of two cases.
Elmar P. Sakala, M E Furness, W S Perrott, G L Grube> ;The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 1994 Jul 1
12 citations
Prolonged parenteral meperidine analgesia during pregnancy for pain from an abdominal wall mesh graft.
Victor Aaen, Linda D. Cowan, Elmar P. Sakala, Mary L. Small> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1993 Oct 1
74 citations
Elective cesarean section improves outcomes of neonates with gastroschisis
Elmar P. Sakala, Lisa N. Erhard, John J. White> ;American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1993 Oct 1
49 citations
Management of antenatally diagnosed fetal ovarian cysts.
Elmar P. Sakala, Zonia A. Leon, Glenn A. Rouse> ;Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 1991 Jul 1
19 citations
Optimal route of delivery for meningomyelocele.
Elmar P. Sakala, Isabel Andree> ;Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 1990 Apr 1
14 citations
Management of stab wounds to the pregnant uterus: a case report and a review of the literature.
Elmar P. Sakala, Dan D. Kort> ;Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 1988 Jun 1
44 citations
Obstetric management of conjoined twins.
Elmar P. Sakala> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1986 Mar 1
Effect of mode of birth on purine and malondialdehyde in umbilical arterial plasma in normal term newborns.
Calderon, T. C., Wu, W., Rawson, R. A., Sakala, E. P., Sowers, L. C., Boskovic, D. S., Angeles, D. M.> ;J Perinatol. 2008 Jul
Soluble human leukocyte antigens, interleukin-6, and interferon-gamma during pregnancy.
Russwurm, G. P., Mackler, A. M., Fagoaga, O. R., Brown, W. S., Sakala, E. P., Yellon, S. M., Nehlsen-Cannarella, S. L.> ;Am J Reprod Immunol. 1997 Oct
Medical students' concerns about malpractice liability as a negative factor in specialty choice.
Sakala, E. P.> ;Acad Med. 1993 Sep
Fundal uterine leiomyoma obscuring first-trimester transabdominal sonographic diagnosis of fetal holoprosencephaly. A case report.
Sakala, E. P., Gaio, K. L.> ;J Reprod Med. 1993 May
Correlation of evaluations of students' oral examinations by obstetrics-gynecology faculty and senior residents.
Sakala, E. P.> ;Acad Med. 1994 May
Successful term delivery after previous pregnancy with ruptured liver.
Sakala, E. P., Moore, W. D.> ;Obstet Gynecol. 1986 Jul 01
Prolonged delivery-abortion interval in twin and triplet pregnancies. A report of two cases.
Sakala, E. P., Branson, B. C.> ;J Reprod Med. 1987 Jan
Intrauterine demise of two fetuses in an unsuspected triplet pregnancy. A case report.
Sakala, E. P.> ;J Reprod Med. 1986 Nov
Fathers in the cesarean section room and maternal/neonatal outcomes.
Sakala, E. P., Henry, R. A.> ;J Perinatol. 1988
Antenatal diagnosis of cephalothoracopagus twins in a triplet pregnancy. A case report.
Sakala, E. P., Scott, T. M., Arora, V.> ;J Reprod Med. 1989 May
Routine predelivery coagulation screening in previous cesarean patients: impact on patient management.
Sakala, E. P., Fillmore, K., Murray, R. D.> ;J Perinatol. 1989 Dec
Neonatal cardiac allotransplantation facilitated by in utero diagnosis of hypoplastic left-sided heart syndrome. The Loma Linda University Heart Transplant Group.
Johnston, J., Sakala, E. P.> ;West J Med. 1990 Jan
Oxytocin use after previous cesarean: why a higher rate of failed labor trial?
Sakala, E. P., Kaye, S., Murray, R. D., Munson, L. J.> ;Obstet Gynecol. 1990 Mar
17 citations
Epidural analgesia. Effect on the likelihood of a successful trial of labor after cesarean section.
E P Sakala, S Kaye, R D Murray, L J Munson> ;The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 1990 Sep 1
Routine postcesarean urine culture. A cost-effectiveness analysis.
Sakala, E. P., Fillmore, K., Murray, R. D.> ;J Reprod Med. 1990 Apr
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III and pregnancy. A case report.
Sakala, E. P., Harding, M. D.> ;J Reprod Med. 1991 Aug
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Professional Memberships

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fellow Senior Status

Hospital Affiliations

Loma Linda University Medical CenterLoma Linda, California