Summary

Dr. Kenneth C. Sands, MD

Dr. Sands is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult joint reconstruction and total joint replacement. 

Expertise includes:

  • Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement Surgery
  • Dual Pivot Total Knee Replacement
  • Mako Total Knee Replacement
  • Computer Assisted Surgery
  • Anterior Total Hip Replacement Surgery
  • Robotic Joint Replacement

Education:
A Duke University graduate who earned his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine, he completed an orthopedic residency at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn and a fellowship in joint replacement at the Florida Orthopedic Institute. Early in his career, he helped establish a nationally recognized Total Joint Center of Excellence in Rome, GA, and has since served as Medical Director for joint centers at Floyd Medical Center, Sebastian River Medical Center, and now Melbourne Regional Medical Center.

Beyond his civilian practice, Dr. Sands directed the Adult Joint Reconstruction program at William Beaumont Army Medical Center while serving in the U.S. Army and held an academic appointment at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and holds memberships in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the Florida Orthopedic Society, and the International Hip Arthroscopy Society.

Dr. Sands has pursued advanced training in direct-anterior total hip replacement, computer-assisted joint surgery, dual-pivot total knee technology, and Mako robotic knee replacement. His honors include the NIH Student Research Grant at Duke and the U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship. He maintains clinical privileges at Sebastian River Medical Center and Melbourne Regional Medical Center.
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Office Location

Steward Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Melbourne

240 N Wickham Rd Ste 102Melbourne, FL 32935
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 30 years of experience
  • 63 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine
  • 47 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kenneth C Sands

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • America's 1st Choice
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CareSource
  • Caterpillar
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Devoted Health
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Florida Health Care Plans
  • Florida Health Care Plans - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Freedom Health
  • Freedom Health - Medicare
  • Freedom Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health First Health Plans
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Home State Health Plan - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Magellan Health - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Partners
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Simply Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SummaCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Summit Community Care - Workers’ Compensation
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Ultimate Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kenneth C Sands has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kenneth C Sands has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Hip Surgery (Hip Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kenneth Sands accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Kenneth Sands accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Kenneth Sands accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kenneth Sands affiliated with?
Dr. Kenneth Sands is affiliated with Palm Bay Hospital.
Where is Dr. Kenneth Sands's office located?
Dr. Kenneth Sands's office is located at 240 N Wickham Rd Ste 102, Melbourne, FL, 32935.
Does Dr. Kenneth Sands accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Kenneth Sands has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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