He is board-certified in general surgery. Dr. Sauer was born and raised in Santiago, Chile, where he earned his medical degree at the University of Chile School of Medicine. He then completed a general surgery internship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, followed by a five-year residency at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he also served as chief resident in general surgery. Dr. Sauer is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of several medical associations.