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Dr. Laurence Sands, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.4 (25)
Map Pin Small Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Laurence Sands, MD

Dr. Laurence Sands, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Miami, FL. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is affiliated with Jackson Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Sands an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Sands works at UHealth Outpatient Center in Miami, FL with other offices in Plantation, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer 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
    UHealth Outpatient Center
    1295 NW 14th St, Miami, FL 33125 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 243-8644
  2. 2
    UHealth at Plantation
    8100 Sw 10th St, Plantation, FL 33324 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 210-1000

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Jackson Memorial Hospital

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Treatment frequency



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Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Colostomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Fistula
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparotomy
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystectomy
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Laurence Sands, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hebrew
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    NPI Number
    • 1609832922
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clin FL
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Sands has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer, 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.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Sands. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sands.

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