Ashley Sands, MD

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A Specialist in Pediatric Infectious Disease

Ashley Sands, MD, treats infectious diseases in infants, children and young adults.

She has expertise in:

  • Congenital infections
  • Antibiotic stewardship
  • Global health and travel medicine

Speaks: English, Spanish

Specialties

  • Pediatric Infectious Disease

(605) 312-1000

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Pediatric Infectious Disease: Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, NY
Residency:
Pediatrics: Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA
Medical School:
Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica

Board Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics

Experience & Research

Experience:

  • Using nasal PCR to de-escalate anti-MRSA antibiotics in children with infectious syndromes
  • Working with beta-lactam allergy delabeling in presurgical patients.
  • Started a universal screening program for congenital and postnatal CMV infections in the NICU

Idea of Care

I believe in patient-centered care that focuses on equity, equality and patient autonomy. I enjoy working with underserved populations.

Personal Interests

Originally from the Northeast, Dr. Sands has lived in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. She enjoys traveling, theatre, wine tasting, cooking, being outdoors and working out with Peloton.

Awards and Distinctions

Trainee Award, IDWeek (2021)
Best QI Poster, LSU Research Day (2019)
Academic Excellence Award, Our Lady of the Lake Pediatrics Residency Program (2018-2019)
Funes Global Health Scholarship (2018)

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