Dr. Stephen Sanko

About the Doctor

Dr. Stephen Sanko is an emergency medicine physician with 11–20 years of experience, specializing in the rapid assessment and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Currently practicing in Glendale, California, he is affiliated with multiple top-tier hospitals, including Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Keck Medical Center of USC, and Los Angeles General Medical Center. Dr. Sanko accepts Medicare, United Healthcare, and California Medicaid. His practice focuses on emergency care for conditions such as heart attack, stroke, trauma, and respiratory distress.

• 11–20 years of experience in emergency medicine

• Affiliated with three major Los Angeles area hospitals, including two U.S. News Best Hospitals

• Accepts Medicare, United Healthcare, and CA Medicaid

• Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Colorado School of Medicine
Residency – Not specified in source
Fellowship/Additional Training – None listed

Medical Conditions Treated

• Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)

• Stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)

• Respiratory distress (asthma exacerbation, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism)

• Severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

• Sepsis and severe infections

• Traumatic injuries (fractures, lacerations, head trauma, burns)

• Drug overdose and poisoning

• Acute abdominal pain (appendicitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis)

• Cardiac arrhythmias

• Altered mental status and seizures

• Gastrointestinal bleeding

Medical Procedures Performed

• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and resuscitation

• Endotracheal intubation and airway management

• Central line and arterial line placement

• Chest tube insertion for pneumothorax or hemothorax

• Laceration repair and wound management

• Fracture reduction and splinting

• Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)

• Paracentesis and thoracentesis

• Ultrasound (point-of-care, FAST exam, cardiac, vascular)

• Cardioversion and defibrillation

• Administration of thrombolytics for stroke or MI

Services Offered

Dr. Sanko provides 24/7 emergency medical care for patients of all ages presenting with life-threatening or urgent conditions. As an emergency physician, he is trained to rapidly triage, stabilize, and treat patients in a hospital emergency department setting. His services include acute resuscitation for cardiac arrest, stroke assessment and treatment, management of respiratory failure, trauma evaluation, and care for severe infections such as sepsis. He also performs bedside procedures including intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, and fracture reduction. Dr. Sanko works closely with emergency nurses, paramedics, and on-call specialists (e.g., cardiology, neurology, surgery) to ensure seamless, high-acuity care. He also coordinates patient admission, transfer, or discharge with appropriate follow-up instructions.

• 24/7 emergency department coverage for acute medical and surgical emergencies

• Trauma resuscitation and stabilization

• Cardiac and stroke emergency management

• Airway management and ventilatory support

• Bedside diagnostic ultrasound and imaging interpretation

• Emergency procedures (intubation, chest tube, central line, lumbar puncture)

• Wound care, laceration repair, and fracture management

• Toxicologic emergencies and overdose treatment

• Coordination of hospital admission or transfer to specialty care

• Discharge planning with patient education and follow-up instructions

Accepted Insurances

• California State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• CMS Medicare

• United Healthcare (HMO, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA, 91208
Phone: (818) 790-7100

Hospital Affiliations

• Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center in California

• Keck Medical Center of USC in California

• Los Angeles General Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)