Dana Sands, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
- Appointment:
- 877.463.2010
- Desk:
- 954.659.5278
- Fax:
- 954.659.5252
Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Perineal Resection
- Advanced Polypectomy
- Colectomy
- Colon Resection Surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Treatment
- Colorectal Surgery
- Fecal Diversion
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Perineal Resection
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Laparoscopic Rectopexy
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Digestive Diseases
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Pediatric Total Abdominal Colectomy
- Polypectomy
- Proctitis - Care and Treatment
- Rectopexy
- Re-Do Rectal Surgery
- Resection of Rectal Diseases
- Stoma Surgery
- Surgery for Crohn's Disease
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Surgical Endoscopy
- Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Anal Abscesses
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Pain
- Anorectal Disease
- Benign Anorectal Disease
- Bowel Incontinence
- Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Enterocutaneous Fistula
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
- Hemorrhoids
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Intussusception
- Large Intestine Cancer
- Paget's Disease
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Pouchitis
- Presacral Tumors
- Proctitis
- Rectal Abscess
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectovaginal Fistulas
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Ulcerative Colitis
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After attaining her BS in biology from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., Dr. Sands earned her medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1996. She completed her general surgery residency at University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fla., followed by a colorectal surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston. Dr. Sands is licensed to practice in the state of Florida.
She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Association of Women Surgeons, the Broward County Medical Association and the
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. Sands writes numerous papers, book chapters and abstracts in her field and presents at major medical meetings and symposia.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2002
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic Florida
Colorectal Surgery
Weston,
FL
2002
Residency - University of Miami School of Medicine - Jackson Memorial Hospital
General Surgery
Miami,
FL
2001
Internship - University of Miami School of Medicine - Jackson Memorial Hospital
General Surgery
Miami,
FL
1997
Medical Education - MCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine
Philadelphia,
PA
1996
Undergraduate - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy,
NY
1992
Additional Training
- Transanal endoscopic microsurgery, Tuebingen, Germany, 2005
- Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME), Barcelona, Spain, 2014
Certifications
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
Specialty Interests
Transanal endoscopic microsurgery
Awards & Honors
- America's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly, 2007
- America's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly, 2008
- Florida Super Doctors, 2008
- Florida Super Doctors, 2009
Research & Publications
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As of 8/7/2024, Dr. Sands has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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339 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
91 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024
It was a positive experience from a health provider who obviously cares.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
Dr. Sands, has my love, trust, and gratitude.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024
Dr. Dana Sands & her team were excellent - knowledgeable and caring. They continue to care for me by phone now that I am home.
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024
Dr. Sands is everything a "doctor" should be. She had been recommended to me by several friends. She listens and answers questions patiently, regardless how busy she is.
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024
She is very understanding, and patient.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
Dr Sands is one of the most caring, competent doctors that I ever had.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
Very impressed with Dr Sands
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
My visit with Dr. Sands was excellent! She listened to my concerns, answered all my questions, and was very professional!! I would highly recommend her!!
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024
Dr Sands was above and beyond excellent! She was kind, compassionate and understanding. She listened carefully and attentively to my symptoms and acted promptly to make sure I received the necessary care. There are not enough positive accolades for me to describe my encounter with Dr. Sands in the office setting as well as the following day in surgery.
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024
Dr. Sands and her staff were thorough and expedited my follow up care making it easy to navigate the system and get everything done In a timely manner to allow me to have surgery the next day.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024
Excellent team Dr. Dana Sands answered all my questions and helped establish follow Dr appts with the oncology team quickly. Scheduling further tests. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024
Dr Sands is amazing! She met with me initially for the consultation and gave me options and her suggestion. I'm so glad I trusted her. My procedure was as good of an experience as it could have been. Dr Sands and her team made me feel comfortable and at ease in a situation that could have easily felt overwhelming as a patient. I appreciate Dr Sands very much!
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024
The staff was friendly and very efficient, and Dr. Dana Sands was not only knowledgeable but also took the time to address all my questions and concerns. I left the hospital feeling confident.Thank you very much...
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2024
I am EXTREMELY pleased with Dr. Sands. She is extremely knowledgeable, relational, intelligent, and kind. I left feeling that I was in the very best of hands. She explained everything thoroughly, using verbiage that a non-medical person can understand. I'm extremely pleased and confident that I am receiving the very best care possible.
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2024
Dr. Dana Sands is the most amazing surgeon! I am so thankful for her.
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
I live 1.5 hr from CC and I refer folks all the time telling them they won't be sorry they made the switch to cc especially Dr Sands.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
Dr Sands is an excellent professional and friendly person. She took excellent care of me and kept my relatives informed at all times. Highly recommend !!!
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024
Dr Sands gave me a new diagnosis. It was not what I wanted. But I do like her Conservative treatment plan.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024
The staff is very kind and courteous, which is very important to me. However, even if they were some par, Dr. Would make up for it. She is a compassionate, experienced, or around wonderful Dr.. I cannot say enough about how happy And privileged I feel to be under her care! Dr. Sands is exemplary!!!
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024
Dr. Sands is the most professional and courteous Dr. Always explains everything and makes sure you understand before any procedure
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
"Very Good" Is a totally inadequate way to describe the care provided by Doctor Sands. "Exceptional " and "Outstanding" are much more accurate choices for the quality of care that Dr. Sands provides!
Reviewed on May 28, 2024
Every time I visit Dr sands office is the best experience I've ever ever had in any doctors office even feeling horrible or somethings wrong with me. Dr. Sands is amazing. She jumps on all sit sit situations and always make sure that their patients are OK.
Reviewed on May 28, 2024
I would recommend as many people that I know to go see Dr. Sands now and always
Reviewed on May 23, 2024
Dr Sands and Dr Distefano were excellent communicating the diagnosis and recommended actions
Reviewed on May 23, 2024
Dr Sands, her team and the Clinic provided outstanding care and service throughout the whole process.
Reviewed on May 2, 2024
Dr Sands is an excellent doctor. She takes time to answer my questions, I am so glad she is my doctor .
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024
Everything great with Dr Sands and Cleveland Clinic
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024
Dr Sands is amazing!
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024
Dr. Sand is extremely thorough and professional as well as compassionate and caring.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024
The words "Very Good" are woefully inadequate when discussing Doctor Sands. Outstanding, Exceptional,Stellar, and Phenomenal are all much better choices to describe the quality of care provided by Doctor Sands.In fact, it has taken me so long to complete this survey because I don't know the right words to convey the respect, admiration, and regard I have for Dr. Dana Sands.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024
Dr. Sands is a wonderful doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024
Dr. Sands is amazing. She is not only professional and great at what she does. She has that personal caring quality that everyone who is in surgery needs to have. I felt so comfortable with her and I trusted her.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024
The doctor Sands the best doctor who I know. I patient her many years and she the best.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024
My doctor Dana Sands actually held my hand until l fell asleep. That felt so caring.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024
Doctor Sands and her team are amazing. Love them all. So kind, caring and personable.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
I love the way Cleveland Clinic allows access to the physicians (or their assistants). They have always gotten back with me quickly.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024
Dr. Sands informs me with anything I need to know regarding my health. She explains everything clearly. I could not ask for a better doctor.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024
Dr. Sands called me personally to accommodate me for my appointment. I was beyond impressed.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024
Dana Sands, M.D. Is an excellent caring physician.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024
Dr. Sands was excellent. I would highly recommend her, along with her support team, and everyone that led up to me going into the OR were excellent I couldn't Have been taken care of any better.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024
I received such GREAT treatment at Dr Sands office it prompted me to schedule and go through with my colonoscopy I had been putting off for several years.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024
My initial appointment was supposed to be in person but the scheduler input a zoom meeting even after confirming the address of your office. I drove an hour to meet with Dr. Sands. When the zoom meeting was rescheduled, Dr. Sands had an emergency. This is understandable. The pre-surgery zoom I finally had with Dr. Sands was just fine - friendly, informative, etc.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024
Dr. Sands made me feel very confident about the upcoming procedure and her knowledge, ability etc.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024
Dr. Sands is a very caring doctor!
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
Dr. Sands is one of the most caring physicians I have ever met. She saw my anxiety and held my hand and talk to me. She is amazing.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
Dr. Sands and the entire staff in the surgery area were caring and amazing!
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
Dr. Sands and the entire team involved in my colonoscopy procedure was more than a just good experience, was a great experience. Entire team was very professional and friendly. They made me feel very comfortable and easy ( I'm really big chicken when comes to the doctors.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024
Dr. Dana Sands is an outstanding surgeon and doctor who is deeply invested in her patients both as patients and as people. One cannot do any better than Dr. Sands
Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024
Great doctor
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024
Dr. Sands and all her staff are very good taking care of me. Always!! I can say .. They are the best!
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024
Dr Sands is a Superhero!!She's knowledgeable, great surgical skills, and compassionate empathetic! Our entire family loves her and will only see her for our care
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024
Dr Sands schedule us very busy and appointment are full months ahead. Not her fault
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024
Very happy to meet Dr. Sands. Smart, efficient, kind- I liked her very much.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
Dr. Sands is a consummate, focused professional.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
This was a pre-test along with other tests she ran for an operation scheduled on 2/6. All the pre-testing was so through that I felt very confident about the main operation.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
Dr Sands is an excellent doctor & I'm grateful that she watches over me. I referred my daughter. That's how much I trust & respect Dr Sands opinion.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
Excellent experience with he nurse, Dr Sands and Dr Charles
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
Dr. Sands and " crew " were very professional, considerate, thoughtful and made the experience very pleasant.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024
Dr Sands was very attentive, professional and kind. She spent a lot of time with me discussing my situation and course of correction.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024
Dr. Sands and her team are exceptional, I felt at ease and completely confident in her care.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024
I'd happily extol the virtues of Dr. Sands and her team.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024
Dr. Sands explained what to expect from the surgery and answered all my questions thoroughly.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024
The staff of Dr Sands and the staff where I had the procedure are ways friendly helpful and courteous.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024
Dr. Sands thoroughly went over the procedure and what would take place. She made me feel very comfortable and put my mind at ease. She has a wonderful and peaceful disposition.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024
Dr. Sands is one of my favorite doctors ever! She makes a very uncomfortable visit easy to deal with. Thank you so much!
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024
Dr. Sands showed genuine care and made sure I was at ease.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024
Dr. Sands is very professional, care treatment amazing.Dr. Sands is awesome!
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
There is no way to describe how good Dr. Sands is. Skilled, but also very invested in her patients on both a medical and personal level.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024
Dr. Dana Sands has been my doctor for many years. She is always compassionate, gentle and professional. She has a wonderful bedside manner. My nurse and the whole staff that cared for me were excellent and did everything to make me feel comfortable and not nervous.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024
Dr. Sands is an incredible doctor! She is so down to earth and genuine. I had so much angst leading up to my appointment but her kindness and compassion put me at ease. I cannot say enough about her. Dr. Sands is over-the-top wonderful! I am so grateful.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2023
Pleased with the care provider
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023
DR Sands and her crew were very professional, thorough, and kind.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
I thought Dana Sands was outstanding and worth the long wait in the waiting room. I believe she was running late because she gives each of her patients whatever time they need which is commendable.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
I really liked Dr. Dana
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023
Dr Sands is a doctor who really cares about you. She is informative and helps you feel comfortable.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023
Dr. Sands and her team were very professional. They provided me w/detailed information and made me feel extremely comfortable.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2023
Dr Sands is wonderful
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023
Have previously recommended Dr. Sands to others prospective patients
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023
Dr. Sands is a STELLAR physician and should be in the Physician Hall of Fame. She should be the model for the standard of care that all physicians aspire to daily. She is amazing in every way-personable, knowledgeable, frank, and compassionate. I love everything about her!!!
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023
Dr. Sands took the time to put my husband and my concerns ahead of my 12/5 surgery at ease on this day of this procedure and is just wonderful!
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023
Dr Dana Sands is by far one of the best doctors I've been to. Dr Sands treats you with kindness and listens with empathy, explains everything thoroughly and puts you at ease. I recommend her without reservation!!!
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Dr.Sands was wonderful during my appointment.She is a true professional with just the right balance of knowledge & caring.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Dr sands is awesome!!
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
I saw Dr. Sands in Feb. 2004 for my first colonoscopy & found her caring and thorough.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
A post surgical follow-up visit was scheduled for me very conveniently. Prior to my visit, after my procedure, I had a concern and it was immediately addressed by a physician In Dr Sands' office who answered all of my questions and explained what to do.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Dr Sands always explains everything in detail and answers all of my questions. Very caring and so knowledgeable
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Dr Sands is wonderful!!!
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Dr Sands is extremely professional and shows a lot of compassion and thoughts as to how to help me
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
I am very happy with Dr Sands and her team's care provided!
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023
It was a pleasure to meet Dr.Sands , very profesional .
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023
Excellent doctor, listened and explained everything