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Dr. Dana Sands, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.4 (32)
Map Pin Small Weston, FL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Dana Sands, MD

Dr. Dana Sands, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Weston, FL. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Hahnemann University. Dr. Sands, completed a residency at University Of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Sands an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Sands works at Practice in Weston, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Anal and Rectal Cancer, Proctoptosis and Rectal Prolapse along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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

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    Cleveland Clinic Florida
    2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL 33331 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 659-5000
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
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Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Rectovaginal Fistula
Colectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Ileus
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Anoscopy
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Abdominal Pain
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Pouchitis
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Adenoma
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Disorders
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticular Diseases
Diverticulitis
Exstrophy of Bladder
Fecal Incontinence
Female Incontinence
Fistula
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Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Polyp
Intestinal Prolapse
Intussusception
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Polyps
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctitis
Rectal Cancer
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Polypectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Rectal Surgery
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1114981412
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clinic Florida
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Hahnemann University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Sands has seen patients for Anal and Rectal Cancer, Proctoptosis and Rectal Prolapse, 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.

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