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Lawrence Sands, D.O., MPH

Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine


With over 25 years of experience as a public health physician Dr. Lawrence Sands is dedicated to building healthy communities and inspiring people to take action to improve and protect the health of all. Currently a clinical associate professor at Midwestern University’s Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, he previously served in various public health leadership positions including chief health officer for the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) in Las Vegas, NV, community health services director and biodefense preparedness and response medical director for the Maricopa County (Phoenix, AZ) Department of Public Health, and state epidemiologist and infectious disease services chief for the Arizona Department of Health Services.