Summary

Dr. Bruce Sands is a gastroenterologist with nearly four decades of experience treating digestive system disorders. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1990. With 39 years in practice, Dr. Sands has developed extensive expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions. He provides care in English for patients seeking specialized digestive health treatment.

Dr. Sands practices at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY, where he focuses on treating inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also addresses common conditions such as hemorrhoids that affect many patients. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy to diagnose and monitor digestive tract health. Additionally, he provides infusion therapy for patients requiring specialized medication delivery. Patients have given Dr. Sands an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Bruce E Sands

17 E 102nd StNew York, NY 10029
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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3.4 
39 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese
New York , NYNEW YORK , NYYONKERS , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Boston University School of Medicine Med School: University of Toledo Med School: Osteopathic Medical Degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bruce E Sands

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care
  • United Health Care - Top Tier
  • VillageCareMax
  • VNSNY Choice Medicare
  • WellCare Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Bruce E Sands has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bruce E Sands has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania1990

Medical School

Boston University School of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Bruce Sands affiliated with?
Dr. Bruce Sands is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital.
Is Dr. Bruce Sands accepting new patients?
Dr. Bruce Sands is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Bruce Sands's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce Sands?
You can find contact information for Dr. Bruce Sands here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Bruce Sands's office located?
Dr. Bruce Sands's office is located at 17 E 102nd St, New York, NY, 10029.
Does Dr. Bruce Sands accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Bruce Sands accepts on their Vitals profile.

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