Dr Michael R. Sandfort | New Bedford, MA | Surgery

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Dr. Michael Sandfort is a surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery with 45 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and has dedicated his career to surgical care. Dr. Sandfort communicates with patients in Spanish and Portuguese in addition to English.

Dr. Sandfort practices at three hospital locations across Massachusetts: Saint Lukes Hospital in New Bedford, Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, and Saint Annes Hospital in Fall River. He focuses on treating challenging conditions such as venous skin ulcers and open wounds. His surgical expertise includes chronic wound care and wound debridement procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 on Vitals.

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3.9

29 Ratings
45 years of experience
speaks Spanish, Portuguese
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
6 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

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

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Dr Sandfort's Ratings and Reviews

3.9

29 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 22 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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I was a patient of Dr. Sanford through the worst time of my life. He was very thorough and a great surgeon. He performed a biopsy that confirmed a cancerous tumor. He performed a lumpectomy and he got clean margins in 1992. I’m still here 34 years later. He also removed my gall bladder, a squamous cell skin cancer on my face once again clean margins. I thank you Dr Sanford for all the good you did. I will look you up to see if you are still doing surgery. I need your expertise and your ability to deal with very sick people with concern and sincere empathy. Thank you.

April 29th, 2026

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Ignorant person with zero bedside manner. Find another doctor before you see this guy.

May 14th, 2018

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First time I met him I was scared. Any time I have seen him since then he has treated me like family. He will not sugar coat anything he tells you like it is. If you need someone to handle you with kid gloves this is not the dr for you. He is an awesome surgeon and I would take my kids to him if need be. Excellent excellent surgeon.

November 23rd, 2016

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Excellent dr.explaned the procedure. ..Easy to understand. .Glad he was my surgeon. Would definitely recommend him to everyone.

March 14th, 2016

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great

September 1st, 2015

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absolutely horrible dr. poor communication and explanation of procedure.

October 28th, 2014

Saint Lukes Hospital

101 Page StNew Bedford, MA 02740

Tel: (508) 997-1515

Charlton Memorial Hospital

363 Highland AveFall River, MA 02720

Tel: (508) 679-3131

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

Saint Annes Hospital

795 Middle StFall River, MA 02721

Tel: (508) 674-5600


Dr Michael Robert Sandfort	Dr. Bijan Salari	Dr. Joseph Marcotte, MD	Dr. Jean Claude Petit Me
Surgery	Urology	Surgery	Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (29 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Portuguese		Speaks English
New Bedford , MA	Hyannis , MA	Fall River , MA	New Bedford , MA
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine	Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Abdominal Pain
Banding
Bowel Resection
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Surgery
Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoids
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Pain

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated in 1981

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What languages does Dr Michael Sandfort speak?: Dr Michael Sandfort speaks Spanish and Portuguese.
Where is Dr Michael Sandfort's office located?: Dr Michael Sandfort's office is located at 101 Page St, New Bedford, MA, 02740.
Does Dr Michael Sandfort accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr Michael Sandfort has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr Michael Sandfort accepting new patients?: Dr Michael Sandfort has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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