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Dr. Marilyn Sandford, MD

Dr. Marilyn Sandford, MD

Breast Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Marilyn Sandford, MD is a breast surgery specialist in Anchorage, AK and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Chicago in 1991. She is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Locations

Alaska Breast Care and Surgery

Alaska Breast Care and Surgery3851 Piper St Ste U462 Anchorage, AK 99508
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Sandford is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital Anchorage, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
  • Easy SchedulingPatients said scheduling was easy. See reviews

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Dr. Sandford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sandford

3.7

33 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 27, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paula W – Dec 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Tara – Nov 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Fran in Anchorage, AK – Oct 30, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anchorage, AK – Apr 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Anchorage, AK – Apr 11, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nicole C. in Anchorage, AK – Mar 30, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Anchorage, AK – Mar 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Viviana Fuller in Alaska – Feb 14, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amy in Anchorage, AK – Jul 04, 2016
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This provider is accepting telehealth visits
  • Breast Surgery

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  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Chicago

    Medical School, 1991
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Alaska Regional Hospital

    2801 Debarr Rd
    Anchorage, AK 99508
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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