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Dr. Scott Sands, MD

Dr. Scott Sands, MD

Ophthalmology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Scott Sands, MD is an ophthalmologist in Lubbock, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1974. He is affiliated with University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

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3601 4th St 7217 Lubbock, TX 79430

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About Me

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Scott J. Sands, M.D., a board-certified ophthalmologist, joined Texas Tech Physicians in 2019. Joining us after 37 years in private practice where he specialized in Comprehensive Ophthalmology. He received his medical degree and completed his residency...read more

biography

Scott J Sands, MD, a board-certified ophthalmologist, joined Texas Tech Physicians in 2019.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Tx Med Branch Hosps, Ophthalmology University Tx Med Branch Hosps, Internal Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office3601 4th St 7217 Lubbock, TX 79430
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Medical Center

    602 Indiana Ave
    Lubbock, TX 79415
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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