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Dr. Bruce Sands, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.2 (41)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Bruce Sands, MD

Dr. Bruce Sands, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Dr. Sands, completed a residency at Hospital of the University of Penn. Patients rated Dr. Sands an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Sands works at Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Sands' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Susan and Leonard Feinstein IBD Clinical Center
    17 E 102nd St Fl 5, New York, NY 10029 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 241-8100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Mount Sinai West
  • Mount Sinai Morningside
  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel

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Treatment frequency



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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Constipation
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pouchitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.2
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    About Dr. Bruce Sands, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1093706665
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mass General Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Hospital of the University of Penn
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Bruce Sands, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sands is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Sands has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Sands works at Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Sands’s profile.

    Dr. Sands has seen patients for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sands on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    41 patients have reviewed Dr. Sands. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sands.

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