Bruce Sands
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
MSSM-Optical Shop
17 E 102nd St, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Bruce Sands is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years.

Dr. Sands is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 337 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Hospital Affiliations

Mount Sinai Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

MSSM-Optical Shop
17 E 102nd St, New York, NY 10029
Other Locations
Mount Sinai
1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Clinical Trials

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bruce Sands

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce Sands?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Bruce Sands by calling their office at 212-241-8100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Bruce Sands a top-rated expert for Ulcerative Colitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce Sands is classified as an Elite expert for Ulcerative Colitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Bruce Sands specialize in?

While Dr. Bruce Sands is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Bruce Sands participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Bruce Sands has published 336 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ulcerative Colitis. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce Sands's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Bruce Sands accept my insurance?

Dr. Bruce Sands accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-241-8100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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