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Bernita Kathryn Sands, MD

Bernita Kathryn Sands, MD

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Optum Provider

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Specialty

Internal Medicine

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

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40 reviews

  • Apr 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    I feel very honored to have Dr. Sands being my primary care doctor! She is an awesome MD. She takes her time and answers my questions and really seems to care when answering my questions

  • Apr 6, 2026
    Verified Review

    She takes care of all of my needs and is pleasant to talk too !

  • Apr 5, 2026
    Verified Review

    She listens to needs, addresses them and follows up as needed. pleasant and respectful.

  • Mar 17, 2026
    Verified Review

    Professionalism and Patient care

  • Mar 16, 2026
    Verified Review

    This was my new patient visit with Dr Sands. The visit did not feel unhurried. She asked good questions and offered some solid advice. She allowed me the opportunity to ask OF MY OWN as well. I believe that she listened and responded well to my concerns and questions. Dr. Sands reviewed my medications, diagnosis, and was not reluctant to complete her hands on, physical assessment.

  • Mar 15, 2026
    Verified Review

    She's a very good Dr and friendly

  • Mar 7, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr Samds was very professional and understanding. I had health issues that I was very concerned about. She gave me her honest opinion on the matter and options/ideas that were very helpful

  • Mar 5, 2026
    Verified Review

    Been her patient for 20 years…always a professional pleasant visit…keeps me fully informed

  • Feb 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr.Sands seems very interested in my issue and has never treated me negatively.

  • Feb 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    She was very kind

  • Feb 23, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is an excellent doctor. She has also been my primary doctor for the past 19 years.

  • Feb 21, 2026
    Verified Review

    I usually don’t give 10s, but this is an exception. She gets to the point and tells it like it is. She does listen to me also. I feel very comfortable with her with my health. Dr Sands is easy to talk to, respectful and just someone you want as a friend.

  • Feb 20, 2026
    Verified Review

    Always professional and caring

  • Feb 13, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is very compassionate, very easy to talk to and caring.

  • Feb 9, 2026
    Verified Review

    I rarely recommend.

  • Feb 4, 2026
    Verified Review

    she is very understanding caring knows how to treat me just love her

  • Jan 28, 2026
    Verified Review

    She is very informative

  • Dec 13, 2025
    Verified Review

    I would like to rate higher but i was told i need to find a new primary Dr as they no longer take my insurance which is complete BS!

  • Dec 3, 2025
    Verified Review

    Great doctor

  • Nov 7, 2025
    Verified Review

    Office far from hhome

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  • Philosophy of care

    Bernita Sands, MD, completed medical school at the University of Florida College of Medicine and residency at the University of Florida Health Science Center. Her care philosophy centers on managing internal medicine conditions.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    FL, ME67196

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    Optum Florida

    PCP ID

    44890

    NPI

    1841266764

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • Careplus
    • Freedom
    • Humana
    • Optimum
    • United
    • WellCare
  • Medical School

    • University of Florida College of Medicine

    Residency

    • University of Florida Health Science center

      Internal Medicine