Sandra Darling, DO, MPH
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Treatment & Services
- Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention
- Cognitive Memory Evaluations
- Health and Wellness
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Nutrition Sciences
- Prevention and Wellness
- Preventive Medicine
- Weight Management
- Women's Preventative Medicine
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Anxiety
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cognitive Disorders
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Diabetes
- Disease Prevention
- Dysmetabolic Syndrome
- Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder
- Fatty Liver Disease (Hepatic Steatosis)
- Forgetfulness
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Memory Disorders
- Memory Loss
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- Obesity
- Obesity and Chronic Disease
- Prediabetes
- Stress and Physical Health
- Weight Gain
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View All PlansAbout Sandra Darling, DO, MPH
Dr. Sandra Darling is an osteopathic physician with board certifications in Lifestyle Medicine and Preventive Medicine and Public Health. In her medical practice, she focuses on brain health and reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia with lifestyle modifications. She is dedicated to helping her patients achieve better physical and mental health through the prescription of dietary modifications, physical activity, sleep, and relaxation practices.
Dr. Darling graduated from Touro University California osteopathic medical school and completed residency at the Florida Department of Health. Prior to medical school, Dr. Darling worked in the field of architecture and design in San Francisco. She decided to change careers after she had a profound experience treating her own longstanding health issues primarily by altering her diet.
Dr. Darling sees patients in individual lifestyle consults and shared medical appointments in several locations within the Cleveland Clinic and in virtual appointments. Dr. Darling is licensed in Ohio, Florida, and Nevada.
Read about a patient that has benefited from working with Dr. Darling and Lifestyle Medicine: Healthy Changes Become Healthy Habits for Woman Who Struggled With Losing Weight
Health articles featuring Dr. Darling can be found at health.clevelandclinic.org.
Health articles featuring Dr. Darling can be found at health.clevelandclinic.org.Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2015
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Palm Beach County Health Department
Preventive Medicine & Public Health
West Palm Beach,
FL
2015
Graduate School - Nova Southeastern University
Public Health
Ft. Lauderdale,
FL
2015
Internship - O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
Rotating
Athens,
OH
2013
Medical Education - Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Vallejo,
CA
2012
Undergraduate - Iowa State University
Ames,
IA
1999
Certifications
- Preventive Medicine - Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
Research & Publications
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98 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
27 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025
Dr Darling sets a great tone, and creates ease being in her presence.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025
Dr Darling takes time listening and acts quickly on scheduling follow up lab work, etc.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025
Dr. Darling and Jamie are professional, knowledgeable, compassionate and helpful!
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2025
Dr. Darling is the first and only CCF doctor who has listened to my concerns, took them seriously and set up an action plan. I truly appreciate her knowledge, patience and support.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2025
Dr Darling Was very professional
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025
Dr. Darling was very personable and I knew she had read my history by referring to a doctor I had seen many years ago! I just loved her!
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025
Dr Darling is a good listener. She always offers great advice to succeed in being healthy.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025
Dr Darling is very knowledgeable and professional.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025
Always a pleasant experience with Dr Darling
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025
Dr. Ray is an excellent listener and has a wealth of information to share. She explains things well.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024
Dr. Darling was very professional, warm and helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2024
The only reason I gave a 4 was when I had the in-person appointment with Dr. Pudjumee (sp), she gave me a folder with everything we talked about at the end of the appointment. With the video visit, I saw Dr. Darling type in things we were talking about, but I don't know how to access what she was typing, and nothing was sent to me later on.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024
I really appreciated the time Dr. Darling took to answer my questions and listen to my concerns. I feel fortunate for the advice she gave me.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024
Dr. Darling kept acting as if we never met before, but this was not our first visit. I found that odd because even if she didn't remember, her files should have noted our previous visit.
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
Dr Darling is very professional, and she explained everything clearly.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
Dr. Darling was excellent!
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024
Dr Darling is terrific. She has a great bedside manner. She listens and is caring.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024
Excellent service, and I am so grateful for our conversation. It was very helpful, and she was warm and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
The doctor was very informed and knowable.
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024
Dr was very courtesy and listened to my experience and provided great and informative feedback
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024
Great experience! Dr.Darling was well prepared, a great listener, and provided personalized recommendations that I can start actioning right away!
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
This was our first visit with Dr. Darling. We were very impressed with her thoroughness, her knowledge base and that she really listened to what I was saying and fully addressed any concerns. I believe she will get me on the right path.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024
I have already mentioned Dr. Sandra Darling to others as a great doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
Dr. Darling has given me so many great suggestions beyond what I expected. Some of them were about diet and somewhere about brain health. She is a phenomenal doctor and she quickly reviewed my blood work. There were parts of my blood work that I had not thought of having tested, and I am so glad that she was helping me expand the knowledge of my health.
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
I received so much new and valuable information from Dr Darling. I cannot thank her enough.
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
Dr Darling is great. Very caring person.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024
Dr. Sandra Darling is a terrific care giver. She is informed and shows much care. I love my visits with her. I leave with a plan, each time, for better health care.