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Robert Sandler, MD, Gastroenterology, Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Hospitals

RobertSSandlerMD

Gastroenterology Chapel Hill, NC

Professor of Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1981
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1978
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1976
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1978 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Friedenwald Medal American Gastroenterological Association, 2015
  • Distinguished Mentor Award American Gastroenterololgical Association, 2014
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Correction to: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Can Adversely Impact Domains of Sexual Function Such as Satisfaction with Sex Life  
    Michael D Kappelman, Swathi Eluri, Robert S Sandler, Millie D Long, Raymond K Cross, Digestive Diseases and Sciences

Press Mentions

  • The AGA Research Foundation Awards $2.56 Million in Funding
    The AGA Research Foundation Awards $2.56 Million in FundingJune 1st, 2022
  • The AGA Research Foundation Awards $2.56 Million in Funding
    The AGA Research Foundation Awards $2.56 Million in FundingMay 3rd, 2022
  • BioSig Technologies Looking to Unlock the Future of Bioelectronic Medicine
    BioSig Technologies Looking to Unlock the Future of Bioelectronic MedicineAugust 9th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Risk Factors For Asymptomatic DiverticulosisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2012
  • Biostatistics And Data Management CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2012
  • Administrative Core And Enrichment ProgramNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2012
  • Intestinal Microbiota, Diet And Risk Of Colorectal AdenomasNational Cancer Institute2009–2012
  • Short Term Research TrainingNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2012
  • Center For Gastrointestinal Biology And DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1995–2012
  • Cancer Care Outcomes Research And Surveillance (CANCORS)National Cancer Institute2009–2011
  • Digestive Disease Epidemiology Training ProgramNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–2011
  • Inflammation, Obesity And Risk Of Colorectal AdenomasNational Cancer Institute2006–2010
  • Core--Biostatistics And Data ManagementNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2009
  • Core--AdministrativeNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2009
  • Clinical Trial: Vitamin D/Calcium Polyp Prevention StudyNational Center For Research Resources2008
  • Digestive Disease Eqidemiology Training ProgramNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2008
  • Prognostic &Predictive Factors In Outcome Of Patients With Colorectal Cancer:National Cancer Institute2004–2008
  • NC Colorectal Cancer Care Outcomes Research StudyNational Cancer Institute2001–2008
  • Vitamin D/Calcium Polyp Prevention StudyNational Center For Research Resources2005–2007
  • Medical Student Scholars Program At UNC Niddk CentersNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2006
  • Aspirin And Folic Acid In The Prevention Of Colon PolypsNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005
  • Population Study Of Rectal Cancer In Blacks And WhitesNational Cancer Institute2001–2005
  • Epidemiology Of Rectal Mucosal ProliferationNational Cancer Institute1992–2004
  • Pilot And Feasibility StudiesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2002
  • Racial Disparities In Rectal CancerAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2000–2002
  • Core--Data ManagementAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2000–2002
  • Aspirin In The Prevention Of Colon PolypsNational Center For Research Resources1995–2002
  • Barrett'S Esophagus Surveillance Trial (BEST)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2001
  • Aspirin &Folate In The Prevention Of Colon PolypsNational Center For Research Resources2000
  • Population Study Of Colon Cancer In Blacks And WhitesNational Cancer Institute1996–1999
  • Calcium In The Prevention Of Neoplastic PolypsNational Center For Research Resources1995–1997
  • Digestive Disease Research Center CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994
  • Digestive Disease Research Core CenterNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1992–1993
  • Digestive Diseases Epidemiology Training ProgramNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1990–1993
  • Risk Factors For Colon AdenomasNational Cancer Institute1988–1991

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations