Dr. Bernita Sands, MD
Dr. Bernita Sands, MD is an internist in Saint Petersburg, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Florida in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Anthony's Hospital and HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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7501 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N Saint Petersburg, FL 33702Compare with other Internists
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| 1 Star | 72% | 72% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Sands to family and friends is 2.08 out of 5
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I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while...read morebiography
Dr. Sands is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is NCQA Certified in Diabetes and Heart/Stroke Care. DaVita Medical Group - 9th Street has received NCQA Recognition as a Patient Centered Medical Home. She received her Medical Degree...read moreInternal Medicine
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Shands Jacksonville Medical Center|university Of S Fl College Of Med
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Florida
Medical School, 1992
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
79%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family14% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
75%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home9% lower than the national average
68%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean1% higher than the national average
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Make an appointment at HCA Florida Northside Hospital today at
(727) 440-4823.
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