Dr. Sax was born and raised in Lincoln, Massachusetts. She completed her undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. She then earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. She went on to complete her residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. During residency she developed an interest in Laryngology, prompting her to pursue fellowship training at OHSU. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and golden retriever, hiking, learning to crochet, and exploring new restaurants.