Angela M. Sandell, M.D.

About Me

I am deeply committed to furthering the health of children through patient consultation, organized advocacy, clinical research, quality improvement, and a dedication to lifelong education. Clinically, my aim is to care for each patient and their family from a holistic perspective, incorporating evid...

I am deeply committed to furthering the health of children through patient consultation, organized advocacy, clinical research, quality improvement, and a dedication to lifelong education. Clinically, my aim is to care for each patient and their family from a holistic perspective, incorporating evidence-based medicine with patient and family values into care plans. I approach treatment from a biopsychosocial perspective and view health as inclusive of all aspects of a patient’s life, including nutrition and behavioral health. I view myself as a partner with families to advocate for and achieve optimal health outcomes and quality of life.

Certified Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology - American Board of Pediatrics

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SMD)

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Crohn's and Colitis Advocacy

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. 2016 - 2019

Residency, Pediatrics, John R. Oishei Children's Hospital. 2014 - 2016

Internship, Pediatrics, John R. Oishei Children's Hospital. 2013 - 2014

Education

MD | State University of New York at Buffalo. 2013

Awards

Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society. 2015

Richard T. Sarkin Medical Student Award. 2013

Mortar Board Senior Honor Society. 2009

Research

I am passionate about understanding the impact of nutritional management of gastroenterological diseases and specifically patient and family experience in its application to inflammatory bowel diseases. Further, I am interested in the role of social determinants of health in health outcomes and usin...

I am passionate about understanding the impact of nutritional management of gastroenterological diseases and specifically patient and family experience in its application to inflammatory bowel diseases. Further, I am interested in the role of social determinants of health in health outcomes and using quality improvement to augment care.

Publications

Journal Articles

From the kitchen to the medicine cabinet: Examples of functional herbs and spices.

Gura K, Duro D, Pai N, Sandell A, Sankararaman S, Quiros R, Herdes R, Deas J, Wang L

Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition.. 2024 September 79 (3):473-484. Epub 07/09/2024.

Mixed coagulopathy in patient with peroxisomal disorder, Zellweger syndrome.

Farris N, Sandell A

Pediatric blood & cancer.. 2024 August 71 (8):e31094. Epub 05/21/2024.

There Is No Substitute for Effective Education About Biosimilars.

Maltz RM, McNicol M, Wingate L, Buchanan S, Sandell A, Kim SC, Rubin DT

Crohn's & colitis 360.. 2021 October 3 (4):otab047. Epub 07/07/2021.

Health Status and Anthropometric Changes in Resettled Refugee Children.

Baker SS, Maccarone J, Baker RD, Sandell AMD

Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition.. 2017 November 65 (5):569-573. Epub 1900 01 01.

Brain Development and Poverty

Sandell, AMD.

AAP Grand Rounds. 2016; 35(3): 30.

School-Based Obesity Intervention Associated with Three Year Decrease in Student Weight Status in a Low-Income School District.

Sandell AM, Chambers MK, Cadzow RB

Journal of community health.. 2015 August 40 (4):709-13. Epub 1900 01 01.

Books

Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (2023)

Chapter: Advocacy for Pediatric Patients with IBD

Authors: Picoraro, JA, Sandell, AM, Kren, C, and Maltz, R

Publisher: Springer 2023

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

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

4.7

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

4.7

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8

Patient Comments

5.0

I always walk out of Dr. Sandell's office feeling better about my son's care/condition.

Nov 14, 2024

5.0

We had a very positive and productive appointment. We walked out with a good plan to move forward.

Oct 05, 2024

5.0

She was very good at listening and answering questions

Jul 14, 2023

Dr Sandell is an amazing Dr. We are very lucky to have her and going the extra mile to help with her issues

Jun 17, 2023

Dr. Sandell is amazing!

May 19, 2022

Dr. Sandell is terrific! She always touches base with me regarding my son at the same time respecting his wishes and firmly understanding him and how a 16 yr old feels. He had a negative experience prior to us finding Dr. Sandell and she is always sensitive to that! She is a wonderful doctor and thankful we found her.

May 18, 2022