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Dr. Thomas Sanford, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
4.2 (5)
Map Pin Small Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Sanford, MD

Dr. Thomas Sanford, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. They graduated from University of Wales in Great Britain and is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Dr. Sanford, completed a residency at University of Ks School of Med, Otolaryngology St Luke'S Hosp, General Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Sanford an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Sanford works at Center for Specialized Medicine in Saint Louis, MO. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Sanford's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Center for Specialized Medicine
    1225 S Grand Blvd # 3, Saint Louis, MO 63104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 617-2500
  2. 2
    SLUCare Otolaryngology West County
    555 N New Ballas Rd Ste 260, Saint Louis, MO 63141 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 617-2300
  3. 3
    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
    1465 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 268-4010
  4. 4
    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics
    13000 Butler Crest Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 842-3535

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  • Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

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    About Dr. Thomas Sanford, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1568489151
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Kansas Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Ks School of Med, Otolaryngology St Luke'S Hosp, General Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Luke Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Wales in Great Britain
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. Sanford works at Center for Specialized Medicine in Saint Louis, MO. View the full address on Dr. Sanford’s profile.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Sanford. 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. Sanford.

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