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Dr. Michael Sanford, MD

Dr. Michael Sanford, MD

Urology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Sanford, MD is a urologist in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sanford has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions, Urologic Surgery, and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1994. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

39000 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sanford specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Sanford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sanford

3.0

35 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
46%
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4 Star
3%
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3 Star
3%
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2 Star
3%
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1 Star
46%
46%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Retired Behavior Analyst – Sep 26, 2024
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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
Sep 20, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 07, 2023
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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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Appauled – Jun 24, 2022
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lee Klingensmith – Feb 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Tom Romig – Aug 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Walter Johnson in Palm Desert, CA – Jan 31, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael A Hoban PhD – Jan 29, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 24, 2019
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Laura – Sep 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donn Schaeffer in Davis – Sep 12, 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
Carol W in Thousand Palms, CA – Sep 17, 2016
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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
New York, NY – Jun 16, 2016
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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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Julia in Rancho Mirage, CA – Mar 19, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Kelly Trembley in La Quinta, CA – Mar 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Sanford, MD is a urologist in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sanford has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions, Urologic Surgery, and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from...read more
  • Urology

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  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Locations

Practice

Eisenhower Health39000 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
1

Practice

Hughes Anesthesia Services Inc39700 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
2
Advanced Urology of the Desert74020 Alessandro Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260
3

Practice

Eisenhower Medical Center45280 Seeley Dr La Quinta, CA 92253
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr
    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    Recipient of 38
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    10% higher than the national average

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