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Dr. Kara Sands, MD

Neurology*
5.0 (2)
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Overview of Dr. Kara Sands, MD

Dr. Kara Sands, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Scottsdale, AZ. Patients rated Dr. Sands an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Sands works at Mayo Clinic - Arizona in Scottsdale, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Stroke along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Sands' Office Locations

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    AZ - Neuro
    13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 955-0943

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Traumatic Brain Injury
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Stroke
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Cerebrovascular Disease
Headache
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Ataxia
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Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Pain
Cranial Trauma
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Embolic Stroke
Epilepsy
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Gait Abnormality
Migraine
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Sleep Apnea
Syncope
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Visual Field Defects
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Anxiety
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Aural Migraine
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Injury
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Concussion
Confusion
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Dementia
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Diplopia
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Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Dysphagia
Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Hemispacial Neglect
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hypothalamus Cancer
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Major Depressive Disorder
Myasthenia Gravis
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nystagmus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Parkinson's Disease
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pneumonitis
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Spinal Stenosis
Temporal Arteritis
Tension Headache
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Thrombolysis
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
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    About Dr. Kara Sands, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1457512717
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Board Certifications
    • Neurology and Vascular Neurology
    Board Certifications
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    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Kara 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 Mayo Clinic - Arizona in Scottsdale, AZ. View the full address on Dr. Sands’s profile.

    Dr. Sands has seen patients for Traumatic Brain Injury, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Stroke, 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.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Sands. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sands.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Sands, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Sands appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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