At URMC, we believe that patients should be empowered to make the right decisions regarding their personal healthcare. To do so, transparency is critical. URMC partners with Press Ganey, to survey our patients about all aspects of their care experience. We are now putting this pertinent information at your fingertips by displaying star ratings for our providers along with anonymous patient comments on our website. This will help you make better-informed choices about how and with whom you seek care. Click here to learn more about the surveys used to generate this vital information. Learn more about our survey process.

Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.7

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8

Patient Comments

5.0

Dr. Sandler processed my appointment with great efficiency.

Sep 20, 2025

4.8

Need more time with Doctor, seems to be always a to short time spent with him. Thanks

Sep 14, 2025

5.0

Professional courteous

Jul 27, 2025

2.8

I have met Dr Sandler on several occasions and he has seen my daughter a few times now. And he always says "I'm Dr Sandler it's nice to meet you" just shows that he doesn't pay attention to detail. [...] Makes me feel uneasy about his care for patients

Jul 13, 2025

5.0

Doctor was great as usual

Jul 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sandler is exceptional at what he does. He informative without being an alarmist. I think very highly of him and feel lucky to have him as my PCP

Jul 03, 2025

5.0

We love Dr. Sandler!

Jun 26, 2025

5.0

I've been going there for years and will keep it that way.

Jun 09, 2025

5.0

Always. Dr Sandler the best.

Jun 04, 2025

5.0

Good experience

May 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Sandler always listens

May 08, 2025

5.0

Like the nurse, Dr Sandler, really listened and helped put a treatment plan together. Assured me he and his staff would be there for me.

May 04, 2025

2.0

No one had ever explained the results to me

Apr 23, 2025

4.8

Great doc good visit

Mar 21, 2025

5.0

Since I moved here from [...] NY I have been not only pleased with my doctor and the nurses and staff but also [...]

Mar 13, 2025

3.5

Recently had issues w/son getting a note dr. said he couldn't do a note because his physical was not up to date (just had in September). He needed the note for clearance to test for a job. He missed out on this job opportunity because Dr. Sandler [...].

Mar 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sandler - as always - was cheerful, helpful and willing to listen as well as advise.

Feb 26, 2025

3.2

Dr. Sandler is a very pro Dr. [...]

Feb 21, 2025

5.0

Everything about the vist,wasvery good

Feb 09, 2025

5.0

U of r the best

Jan 28, 2025

5.0

I have recommended this practice to a friend recently

Dec 22, 2024

4.6

The provider is busy but makes time for me without being pushy.

Dec 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Sandler is an excellent physician in my opinion.

Nov 22, 2024

5.0

We love Dr. Sandler!

Nov 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Sandler has always been amazing with my son

Nov 16, 2024

5.0

Over the years in which we have been going to the Canandaigua Family Practice we have always been positive of the health care we have received by the physician.

Nov 02, 2024

5.0

I feel that my doctor really listens to me and let's me know the options I have available.

Oct 20, 2024

1.0

With the way I was treated at this visit and my last visit with this provider, I am going to find a new doctor

Sep 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Sandler was friendly, cheerful and took my concerns seriously. He put my mind at ease and suggested a specialist.

Aug 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Sandler is very understanding and listens to my every concern

Jul 05, 2024

4.0

Always rushed hardcore older person who needs time to process

Jun 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Sandler is the best!

May 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Sandler is friendly, knowledgeable and thorough

Mar 07, 2024

5.0

Excellent

Mar 06, 2024

5.0

[...] My Provider is awesome!!

Mar 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Sandler has always been an excellent doctor and if there were serious issues he always referred me to the best specialist for my problem

Mar 05, 2024

5.0

He recommended an alternate pain reiever and we discussed it. He strongly recommended a mammogram.

Dec 08, 2023

5.0

Excellent

Dec 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Sandler has been my physician for 13 years and I have absolutely no complaints. He always has been cheerful, explains findings and is excellent on follow up. [...] and Strong Memorial should take lessons on how to treat a person as a human being and not a inconvenience from Dr Sandler.

Nov 08, 2023

5.0

I have rather unique medical problems/conditions such as [...] causing [...] the PCP is trying to understand & help me.

Oct 24, 2023

5.0

I have full confidence in Dr. Sandler.

Sep 07, 2023

3.5

He is not proactive. [...]. Does not work as a team with other doctor. [...]

Aug 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Sandler listens and answers concerns.

Aug 02, 2023

3.0

A short 10 min. Visit [...] At 80 years old I felt rushed out of exam room [...]

Jul 01, 2023

5.0

After the incorrect blood test Dr. Sandler had his nurse call me the next morning to see If I was okay.Very impressive.

Jun 30, 2023

5.0

Very caring & understanding whenever I visit office.

May 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sandler is the best with both my kids. I'm so glad we choose him as our provider.

Apr 28, 2023

4.6

I like that he talks clearly so I can understand him - Always friendly & seems to care about my problems.

Apr 06, 2023

5.0

Always feel confident with Dr. Sandler and his care

Mar 03, 2023

5.0

I have full confidence in Dr. Sandler.

Feb 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sandler is the best!

Feb 14, 2023

If we did not already have a primary care doctor I would certainly consider Dr. Sandler. He was very kind and understanding of the situation.

Jan 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sandler is very pleasant, smiles and listens.

Jan 23, 2023

5.0

Excellent, caring physician.

Dec 24, 2022

3.0

No follow through, concerns addressed reoccur. I know my health and those needs are not met. [...]

Dec 19, 2022

4.6

I don't feel Dr. Sandler does what I desire, but what he is mandated to prescribe to me.

Nov 11, 2022

5.0

I like Dr. Sandler because he talks with you, not at you and does not talk to you with back turned to the computer. He has good bedside style.

Nov 11, 2022

He was very patient and understanding that what works for some will not work for all and that I have different needs then most

Oct 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sandler is excellent.

Sep 21, 2022

5.0

He is great!

Jul 16, 2022

Dr. Sandler did an excellent job explaining why he wished for me to take Paxlovid to ease my Covid symptoms and relieved my concerns about side effects.

Jul 15, 2022

5.0

Always good.

Jul 13, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

Jul 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sandler is excellent at listening to his patients and letting them take part in decisions for their own health care.

Jun 06, 2022

Dr. Sandler is easy to communicate with.

May 13, 2022

I am so pleased with Dr Sandler and I have recommended him to others

May 02, 2022

5.0

Going to see a doctor about stress is very hard. He made me feel very comfortable.

Feb 18, 2022

5.0

He referred me to a medication specialist so I could better understand my medication. He referred me to rheumatologists, cardiac care, dermatology, & urologist.

Feb 02, 2022