Biography

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.

Dr. Sands is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Clinically, she is particularly interested in helping patients manage allergies, arthritis, asthma, COPD, dementia, depression, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, migraines, menopausal symptoms and musculoskeletal concerns. She also emphasizes the importance of preventive care.

Outside of work, Dr. Sands enjoys yoga, reading, sports (her favorites are baseball and hockey) and watching murder mysteries.

Clinical interests

Allergies
Arthritis
Asthma
COPD
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Geriatrics
Heart disease
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Internal medicine
Menopause
Migraines
Musculoskeletal conditions/joint injections
Obesity
Palliative care
Preventive care
Thyroid disease
Women's health

Locations

Office Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Education and credentials

Board certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical school
University of Florida College of Medicine
Intern/residency
University of Florida Health Science center
Intern/residency
University of Florida Health Science center

Accepted insurances

We accept many major health insurance plans. Insurance plans accepted vary by doctor and can change. Please call your clinic directly to confirm what insurances are accepted.
Clinician numbers for agent use only.
Humana (See payor website)
UnitedHealthcare (See payor website)

Patient Reviews

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  • January 28, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very informative

  • February 20, 2026

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Always professional and caring

  • February 21, 2026

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    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.

  • February 13, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

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

  • February 04, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

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

  • February 26, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She was very kind

  • February 09, 2026

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    1 out of 5 patient rating

    I rarely recommend.

  • February 26, 2026

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

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

  • February 23, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

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

  • December 03, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Great doctor

  • December 13, 2025

    Verfied Review

    2.5 out of 5 patient rating

    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!

  • November 07, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Office far from hhome

  • November 04, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I adore my Dr she is both professional and personal always

  • October 15, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very personable and listens

  • October 23, 2025

    Verfied Review

    3 out of 5 patient rating

    Several issues. She wanted me to come in for my visit without a blood study when at [omitted], I have a thyroid issue and take meds. for it. It has happened in the past as well. This last appt. I was to come in w/o a blood study and I sent a letter to the provider that I declined the appt, because of this same issue. I stated I need you to tell me how I'm doing not me to tell you how I'm doing . I got a letter back stating you now have a blood appt. and a new follow up appt. with the Dr. This last Appt., she came and was very thorough however, I was prescribed a chest and rib x-ray study and she did not come in the room with either and didn't go over the results. I was a 45 yr. practicing D.C.(very upset) with her. I was going to call you but this came on line. Thank you. A lot of staff changes as well. She presents well but repeated lack of focus as in pre exam study prior to entering the room.

  • October 08, 2025

    Verfied Review

    3.5 out of 5 patient rating

    She another 6 month review and I'm not sure how long I will put up with.... I think 6 mths to long for a review and should be no longer than 4 mths

  • October 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Sands is very knowledgeable and very professional. Always positive

  • October 17, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens and explains well. All of my questions and concerns are addressed to my satisfaction.

  • October 17, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Excellent in all areas

  • September 08, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    shes great!

  • September 18, 2025

    Verfied Review

    3.5 out of 5 patient rating

    I don't feel she always gives you the time to ask the questions you want to and when I asked for a referral she kind of puts you off that I don't like

  • September 28, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I've recommended 3 people to go and use her services. Because she is so professional and knowledgeable and willing to listen and then help and take whatever means to make me happy and healthy and so for my friends.

  • September 18, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    i believe dr sands to be an excellent doctor very good at diagnosing illnesses

  • August 02, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Her ability to listen to My issues and concerns and her follow through with referrals she has a Way of making me feel comfortable with her

  • August 26, 2025

    Verfied Review

    2.5 out of 5 patient rating

    The same reason underlies all my replies: It takes some time to evaluate a medical doctor.

  • August 27, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is the best. Always listens and gives good advice. Cares about my health.

  • August 30, 2025

    Verfied Review

    1 out of 5 patient rating

    I don't recommend.

  • August 30, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Sands is very thorough and takes time to explain everything.

  • August 30, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Sands listens to my concerns and went the extra mile to get me a "handicap" parking permit.

  • August 25, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Friendly, knowledgeable and vey nice person

  • July 29, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4 out of 5 patient rating

    Not sure how to take some of her comments or sarcasm.

  • July 18, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr.Sands has always been easy to bring my concerns to. She does listen and asks more questions to be thorough. I would recommend Dr.Sands to others.

  • July 19, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Great doctor.

  • July 21, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Sometimes she’s really nice and sometimes she’s a little abrupt.

  • July 31, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Sands listens !! Plus she gives you the time you need!

  • July 18, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Sands is professional in every way. Covers all the angles on every visit. Is understanding of all my needs.

  • June 11, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Knowledgeable......proficient........knows her job.....doesn't give up

  • May 26, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    NA

  • May 15, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Well she listens to you and answers your questions when you have a concern and she's really trying to work with me to stop any medical issues that I have to feel better

  • May 03, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Listens

  • May 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is wonderful fully understands my needs and very helpful keeping me been well care for

  • May 10, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Good and efficient

  • April 21, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr.Sands is very easy to talk to and listens

  • April 08, 2025

    Verfied Review

    1 out of 5 patient rating

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  • April 22, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very easy to talk to

  • April 29, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very thorough and on top of things

  • April 25, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She’s very attentive to my concerns

  • April 12, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Sands is extremely knowledgeable and caring. She is an excellent doctor.

  • April 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Caring support for my wellbeing.

  • April 07, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Been seeing Dr. Sands for 20+ years and have always felt a rapport with her. Listens and follows thru with anything I may need.

  • April 22, 2025

    Verfied Review

    1 out of 5 patient rating

    Unattentive where's a mask I don't even know what she looks like. seen her twice in 5 years .uninterested missing an action

  • April 23, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    she listens and understands what I need

  • April 13, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Because she is a wonderful person and Doctor she cares about my well-being.

  • April 01, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She keeps me on my toes! Dr Sands is aware of what needs to be done and when and informs me of it. She’s friendly, but is also professional. I just really like her and trust her with my health.

  • March 12, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is a great doctor and has been keeping me healthy for the past 18 years.

  • March 29, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    If I have questions, she always answers in a way I understand. Would highly recommend.

  • March 11, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She has a wonderful personality and she is quite knowledgeable.

  • March 31, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4 out of 5 patient rating

    She has a reluctance to getting you to a specialists or better testing ! Never had a Colonoscopy under her care or been checked for enlarged Prostate ! I will be changing Doctors after my current round of treatments are concluded ! She is a wonderful person with great staff and location but at my age I believe it is time to move on to a doctor that is more proactive for the Patient !

  • March 31, 2025

    Verfied Review

    1 out of 5 patient rating

    I no longer recommend anyone to anyone anymore.

  • March 30, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is awesome dove because she care about her patients

  • February 07, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Always gives me time I need ti go over any questions I have.

  • February 06, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. was patient, friendly, listened. Did not rush the appt. Addressed all my issues.

  • January 22, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    She's the best

  • January 31, 2025

    Verfied Review

    2.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Most of the time She doesn’t take much time with me and is kinda not so concerned with being interested in giving me information on all test results and kinda just leaving the room as soon as she can. . She’s not mean she just seems not really caring.

  • January 04, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Because she cares about your health

  • January 23, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr.Sands has always been very friendly and does answer any questions I've had and has immediately ordered any tests I might need.

  • January 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr sands is an excellent caring doctor

  • December 27, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4 out of 5 patient rating

    Sometimes I feel like she’s in a hurry to get me out.

  • December 27, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She impressed me with her competance.

  • November 25, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Sands listened to my concerns, conducted a walk test as well as bending over. Explained how easily I get out of breath so easily and Dr. Sands set up referrals for an x-ray and cardiologist.

  • October 24, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She’s great!

  • August 13, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is the best doctor in my area and very friendly

  • August 20, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Always listens, if I have questions or concerns.

  • August 03, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    She takes time to both explain and listen.

  • August 20, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She has been my PCP since 2007. She knows me inside and out. I am honest with her and she is honest with me.

  • August 13, 2024

    Verfied Review

    2 out of 5 patient rating

    Her bedside manner needs improvement. She needs to listen to the patients, without interrupting with her opinion.

  • August 27, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Because she always sees me when I am sick and is very caring never rushes me out of the office and always has her staff follow through by calling me to make sure I am doing better. It's hard to find people who seem to really care about you and Dr. Sands, and her staff really do.

  • July 03, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    she is very understanding, caring, concern, help me a lot on medictation and likeable

  • July 01, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Well Deserved

  • July 10, 2024

    Verfied Review

    1 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Sands doesn’t really seemed interested in what I have to say and doesn’t take much time to go over test results prior to my appointment as to blood testing unless I specifically ask. She’s not really interested in asking about doctor appointments with other providers. Just Not really interested.

  • July 10, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr.Sands is easy and friendly to communicate with and seems to really listen to my concerns.

  • March 26, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Professional with that touch of friendlyness

  • March 15, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I've been going to Dr. Sands for over ten years.

  • February 09, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very caring and professional.

  • February 23, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is a good doctor and concerned for my health problem.

  • February 23, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is a good doctor.

  • February 16, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She cares for the patient and listens and answers.

  • February 16, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Sands has provided first class service to me during all visits.

  • February 16, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Sands listens and acts accordingly to my issues, like ordering other tests or even rechecking the rest results. She is always very pleasant to talk to.

  • December 01, 2023

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very professional, listen carefully questions or concerns may I have, I feel I receive the care I expected. She takes the time is expected with me, very easy for me to understand her.

  • December 15, 2023

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I have already.

  • December 27, 2023

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    She's very thorough.

  • December 01, 2023

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I am very happy with my doctor and her staff.

  • December 01, 2023

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Have several friends who also see Dr. Sands, and EVERYONE is extremely pleased (including myself) that she is our primary doctor.

  • December 29, 2023

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very nice.

  • December 27, 2023

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Twenty years, good service.

  • January 12, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Always listens - easy to get appointment, calls back when I've called night or day and weekends. We've gone to her for YEARS.

  • January 12, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is caring and thorough, meets my needs by answering all my questions and concerns.

  • January 05, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Sands is a great doctor.

  • November 15, 2023

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Because she is a good doctor.

  • November 11, 2023

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Answers all questions,takes time to explain things. Professional and courteous.

  • November 21, 2023

    Verfied Review

    1 out of 5 patient rating

    She does not communicate very well. I ask for a specialist, never got it.

  • December 25, 2022

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    *Dr. Sands is very knowledgeable. If you don't understand she says she will explain it differently until you understand.

  • December 12, 2022

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Awesome!

  • December 23, 2022

    Verfied Review

    1 out of 5 patient rating

    The doctor is heartless and unprofessional. I would like to report the dr.'s behavior.

  • November 09, 2022

    Verfied Review

    1.8 out of 5 patient rating

    Doctor had no bed side manor. Straight forward without talking and listening to patient.

  • November 02, 2022

    Verfied Review

    2.8 out of 5 patient rating

    #3. Provider (1st visit) wanted to discontinue my long-time prescription of potassium _____ for leg cramps, but agreed to a once every other day dosage, which proved insufficient. (2nd visit) Hence, she doubled the dosage to two tablets per day, although one had always been sufficient. No explanation. #5. I do not rec.