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:

  • Antibiotic stewardship
  • Congenital infections
  • Global health and travel medicine, including pre-travel counseling

Some of the conditions Dr. Sands treats include:

  • Bloodstream infections
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
  • Endocarditis
  • Fungal pneumonia
  • Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Kawasaki disease
  • Malaria
  • Parasitic infections
  • Periodic or recurrent fevers
  • Rheumatic fever
  • Tick-borne illnesses
  • Tuberculosis

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: Pediatric Infectious Diseases
American Board of Pediatrics: 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

My goal is to provide a compassionate and collaborative approach to diagnosing, treating and preventing disease in children of all ages. My experiences in diverse medical settings in the United States and abroad have shown me the importance of treating the whole child rather than just a disease. I am committed to partnering with families and working with a comprehensive team to create evidence-based care plans for each patient. This approach ensures every child receives equitable, culturally-sensitive and high-quality care regardless of their background.

Personal Interests

Originally from the northeast United States, Dr. Sands has lived in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. She enjoys traveling, theatre, cooking and exploring the outdoors and national parks with her family.

Awards and Distinctions

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

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