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Dr. Robert Sands, MD

Rheumatology* Age 72
Dr. Robert Sands, MD
4.7 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Sands, MD is a Rheumatologist in Lynn, MA.
Dr. Robert Sands, MD
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Dr. Robert Sands, MD

Rheumatology* Age 72
Lynn, MA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Sands, MD is a Rheumatologist in Lynn, MA.

About

Dr. Sands graduated from Baylor University. Dr. Robert Sands, MD is a Rheumatologist in Lynn, MA and has 47 years experience. Dr. Sands currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, North Shore Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital and Winchester Hospital. Dr. Sands has experience treating conditions like Lupus, Limb Pain and Muscle Cramping among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sands received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Sands' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sands is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fibromyalgia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Low Back Pain
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
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Spondylitis
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Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Sarcoidosis
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Still's Disease
Systemic Chondromalacia
Takayasu's Arteritis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    480 Lynnfield St Ste 2, Lynn, MA 01904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 593-3400
  2. 2 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
    1153 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 983-7720
  3. 3 Hale Building for Transformative Medicine on BWH Main Campus
    60 Fenwood Rd, Boston, MA 02115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 732-5325
  4. 4 Atrius Health
    111 Grossman Dr, Braintree, MA 02184
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 849-2265
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30

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4.7
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Sep 12, 2023
He’s the most caring doctor I’ve ever had
— Sep 12, 2023
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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  • Baylor University
    1978
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  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Sands, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sands' profile.

Dr. Sands frequently treats the following conditions: Lupus, Limb Pain and Muscle Cramping. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Sands, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, North Shore Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital and Winchester Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Sands, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St, Newton, MA

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA

  • North Shore Medical Center

    81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA

  • Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

    1153 Centre St, Boston, MA

  • Winchester Hospital

    41 Highland Ave, Winchester, MA