Dr. Sara Mitchell is a cognitive neurologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, where she holds a dual appointment in the division of neurology and the department of psychiatry. She’s an assistant professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. Mitchell completed her neurology residency at the University of Toronto, followed by specialized fellowship training in cognitive and behavioural neurology and neuropsychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University. She holds a master’s degree in public health with a focus on clinical effectiveness from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Dr. Mitchell's clinical interest lies at the intersection of brain-related disciplines, with a focus on neurodegenerative disorders, including dementia, and neuropsychiatric conditions. She’s the director of the Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellowship Program at the University of Toronto, an innovative fellowship and research initiative that promotes interdisciplinarity among brain-related specialties. Additionally, she co-leads the dementia task force at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, focused on advancing dementia care. Dr. Mitchell is dedicated to improving the quality of care for patients with complex brain disorders and accelerating innovation in clinical care and medical education.