Dr. Bruce Sands, MD
Gastroenterology*•Male•Age 62
Gastroenterology*
Dr. Bruce Sands, MD is a gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Mount Sinai Health System
17 E 102nd St Fl 5 New York, NY 10029Hospital Highlight
Dr. Sands is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.
Dr. Sands is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Sands' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sands
4.2
| 5 Star | 73% | 73% |
| 4 Star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 Star | 15% | 15% |
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Dr. Bruce Sands, MD is a gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreGastroenterology
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Mass General Hospital
Fellowship HospitalHospital Of The University Of Penn
Residency HospitalBoston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1987
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Learn more about medical license public record checkEvaluation of Possible Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Survey of Rhode Island Physicians, 2013-04-10
Efficacy of Methotrexate in Ulcerative Colitis: Failure or Promise, 2010-04-29
Investigator initiated IBD trials in the US: Facts, obstacles and answers, 2016-08-05
Genetics, Genetic Testing and Biomarkers of Digestive Diseases, 2015-08-29
The Whys and Hows of Fourth-Year Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellowships, 2019-07-14
Dysfunction of the intestinal microbiome in inflammatory bowel disease and treatment, 2012-09-26
Vedolizumab for Ulcerative Colitis: Treatment Outcomes from the VICTORY Consortium, 2018-06-27
Methodology and Initial Results From a Real-World Observational Cohort of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: TARGET-IBD, 2021-05-13
Serum Proteome Profiles in Stricturing Crohn's Disease: A pilot study, 2015-04-02
Body Image Dissatisfaction in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 2014-11-19
Immunoglobulin A Targets a Unique Subset of the Microbiota in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 2021-01-01
Anti-Integrinavß6 Autoantibodies Are a Novel Biomarker That Antedate Ulcerative Colitis, 2023-01-10
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Mount Sinai Health System
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- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
- Recipient of 27
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 24
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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