Robert S Sandler MD
Professor of Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
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101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone+1 919-966-4996
Fax+1 919-843-5515
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Education & Training
University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1981
George Washington UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1978
MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1976
Yale School of MedicineClass of 1975
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 1978 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Friedenwald Medal American Gastroenterological Association, 2015
- Distinguished Mentor Award American Gastroenterololgical Association, 2014
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
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Clinical Trials
- Aspirin in Treating Patients With Colorectal Cancer That Has Been Surgically Removed Start of enrollment: 1993 May 01
- Effect of Curcumin on Dose Limiting Toxicity and Pharmacokinetics of Irinotecan in Patients With Solid Tumors Start of enrollment: 2013 Jun 01
- Risk Factors for Microscopic Colitis Start of enrollment: 2016 May 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Do Not Increase Aspiration During Upper Endoscopy in Patients With Diabetes.Trevor S Barlowe, Chelsea Anderson, Robert S Sandler, Disha Subramaniam, Alicia Muratore
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2025-04-01 - Caution in Handling Switchers in Pharmacoepidemiologic Studies Estimating Treatment Effects: The Example of Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors and Inflammatory Bowel Di...Tiansheng Wang, Jeanny Wang, Zoey Song, Elyse Miller, Virginia Pate
American Journal of Epidemiology. 2025-03-05 - 1 citationsBurden and Cost of Gastrointestinal, Liver, and Pancreatic Diseases in the United States: Update 2024.Anne F Peery, Caitlin C Murphy, Chelsea Anderson, Elizabeth T Jensen, Sasha Deutsch-Link
Gastroenterology. 2025-02-04
Journal Articles
- Correction to: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Can Adversely Impact Domains of Sexual Function Such as Satisfaction with Sex LifeMichael D Kappelman, Swathi Eluri, Robert S Sandler, Millie D Long, Raymond K Cross, Digestive Diseases and Sciences
Press Mentions
Gastrointestinal Disease Costs U.S. More Than $100 Billion, UNC Researchers EstimateApril 7th, 2025- The AGA Research Foundation Awards $2.56 Million in FundingJune 1st, 2022
- The AGA Research Foundation Awards $2.56 Million in FundingMay 3rd, 2022
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Grant Support
- Digestive Disease Epidemiology Training ProgramUNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL1990–2029
- Digestive Disease Epidemiology Training ProgramUNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL1990–2029
- Digestive Disease Epidemiology Training ProgramUNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL1990–2029
- Risk Factors for Microscopic ColitisUNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL2015–2026
- Risk Factors For Asymptomatic DiverticulosisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2012
- Biostatistics And Data Management CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2012
- Administrative Core And Enrichment ProgramNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2012
- Intestinal Microbiota, Diet And Risk Of Colorectal AdenomasNational Cancer Institute2009–2012
- Short Term Research TrainingNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2012
- Center For Gastrointestinal Biology And DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1995–2012
- Cancer Care Outcomes Research And Surveillance (CANCORS)National Cancer Institute2009–2011
- Inflammation, Obesity And Risk Of Colorectal AdenomasNational Cancer Institute2006–2010
- Core--Biostatistics And Data ManagementNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2009
- Core--AdministrativeNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2009
- Clinical Trial: Vitamin D/Calcium Polyp Prevention StudyNational Center For Research Resources2008
- Prognostic &Predictive Factors In Outcome Of Patients With Colorectal Cancer:National Cancer Institute2004–2008
- NC Colorectal Cancer Care Outcomes Research StudyNational Cancer Institute2001–2008
- Vitamin D/Calcium Polyp Prevention StudyNational Center For Research Resources2005–2007
- Medical Student Scholars Program At UNC Niddk CentersNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2006
- Aspirin And Folic Acid In The Prevention Of Colon PolypsNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005
- Population Study Of Rectal Cancer In Blacks And WhitesNational Cancer Institute2001–2005
- Epidemiology Of Rectal Mucosal ProliferationNational Cancer Institute1992–2004
- Pilot And Feasibility StudiesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2002
- Racial Disparities In Rectal CancerAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2000–2002
- Core--Data ManagementAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2000–2002
- Aspirin In The Prevention Of Colon PolypsNational Center For Research Resources1995–2002
- Barrett'S Esophagus Surveillance Trial (BEST)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2001
- Aspirin &Folate In The Prevention Of Colon PolypsNational Center For Research Resources2000
- Population Study Of Colon Cancer In Blacks And WhitesNational Cancer Institute1996–1999
- Calcium In The Prevention Of Neoplastic PolypsNational Center For Research Resources1995–1997
- Digestive Disease Research Center CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994
- Digestive Disease Research Core CenterNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1992–1993
- Risk Factors For Colon AdenomasNational Cancer Institute1988–1991
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
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