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Dr. Laurence Sands, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Laurence Sands, MD
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Dr. Laurence Sands, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Miami, FL.
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Dr. Laurence Sands, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 59
Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Laurence Sands, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Miami, FL.

About

Dr. Sands graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Laurence Sands, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Miami, FL and has 34 years experience. Dr. Sands currently practices at UHealth Outpatient Center and are affiliated with Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sands has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sands received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Sands' office accepts new patients. Dr. Sands also speaks Hebrew. Dr. Sands is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Colostomy
Hemorrhoids
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anal Fissure
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Anoscopy
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Destruction of Anal Tumor
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)
Sphincterotomy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
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 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 Anal Tags
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
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 Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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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

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sands
4.3
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (4)

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Mar 30, 2023
Cares about his patients, excellent surgeon
— Mar 30, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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.

Internship

Internship
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1991
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clin FL
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laurence Sands, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sands' profile.

Dr. Sands frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Laurence Sands, MD is affiliated with Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Laurence Sands, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Jackson Memorial Hospital

    1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL