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Dr. Dana R Sands M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL, 33331About
Dr. Dana Sands is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Sands specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Sands often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1996
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1996
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- What's new in colon and rectal surgery.
- Surgery and sacral nerve stimulation for constipation and fecal incontinence.
- Use of routine intraoperative endoscopy in elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery: can it further avoid anastomotic failure?
- Conversion in laparoscopic surgery: does intraoperative complication influence outcome?
- Volvulus, prolapse, intussusception, and functional disorders.
- Anorectal physiologic evaluation of constipation.
- Influence of body posture on defecation: a prospective study of "The Thinker" position.
- Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision: The Work is Progressing Well.
Clinical Trials
Treatments
- Colon Cancer
- Constipation
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Aerolase® Technologies
Dr. Dana R Sands M.D.'s Practice location
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1901 SW 172ND AVE MIRAMAR FL 33029