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Anthony Sandler, MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Washington, DC

AnthonyDSandlerMD

Pediatric (General) Surgery Washington, DC

Senior Vice President and Surgeon-in-Chief, Professor, Surgery, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Childrens National Health System

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Summary

  • Dr. Anthony Sandler is a general surgeon in Washington, DC and is affiliated with Children's National Health System. He received his medical degree from University of Pretoria Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 33 years. He specializes in pediatric general surgery and is experienced in trauma and surgical critical care, surgical oncology (non-breast), general / gastrointestinal surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and pediatric general surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1994
  • University of Pretoria Faculty of Medicine
    University of Pretoria Faculty of MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1989 - 2008
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:Washington DC Area Castle Connolly, 2012
  • Top Doctors:Washington-Baltimore Castle Connolly, 2012
  • Children’s National Mentorship Award in Basic Sciences 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Congenital Paraesophageal Hernia: Contemporary Results and Outcomes of Laparoscopic Approach to Repair in Symptomatic Infants and Children  
    Mikael Petrosyan, Adil A Shah, Philip C Guzzetta, Anthony D Sandler, Timothy D Kane, Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Press Mentions

  • Novel Dye May Improve Outcomes for Liver Surgery
    Novel Dye May Improve Outcomes for Liver SurgeryMay 4th, 2023
  • Diego Preciado, M.D., Ph.D., Appointed Division Chief of Otolaryngology at Children's National Hospital
    Diego Preciado, M.D., Ph.D., Appointed Division Chief of Otolaryngology at Children's National HospitalJanuary 21st, 2022
  • Premier Pediatric Colorectal Program Opens Doors at Children's National Hospital
    Premier Pediatric Colorectal Program Opens Doors at Children's National HospitalJanuary 29th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • From Coley'S Toxins To CPG Immunostimulants For Cancer *National Cancer Institute2003–2004

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