Angela M. Sanford

Angela M. Sanford, MD, is a geriatrician and internal medicine physician in St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to the comprehensive care of older adults through the SLUCare Physician Group.

Quick Facts

About Dr. Sanford

Dr. Sanford works with older adults, specializing in geriatric syndromes such as falls, unintended weight loss, and memory impairment. She performs comprehensive geriatric assessments that evaluate medication use, polypharmacy risks, past medical history, and social and family history.

She earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and practices with the SLUCare Physician Group at the Center for Specialized Medicine in St. Louis.

Dr. Sanford is active in academic geriatrics, having contributed to published guidance on frailty screening, managing agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia, and incorporating Medicare Annual Wellness Visits into routine care for nursing home residents.

Education & Training

Medical / Professional School

University of Missouri School of Medicine

Residency & Fellowship

• Internal Medicine residency
• Fellowship training in Geriatric Medicine

Board Certifications

• Board Certified, Geriatric Medicine
• Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Hospital & Practice Affiliations

• SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
• Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

• Comprehensive geriatric assessment
• Fall risk evaluation and prevention
• Unintended weight loss workup
• Memory impairment and dementia-related care
• Polypharmacy review and medication management
• Frailty screening in older adults

Why Patients Choose Dr. Sanford

1. Specialized focus on the complex health needs of aging patients
2. Affiliated with SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and Missouri Baptist Medical Center
3. Contributor to published clinical guidelines on geriatric care and frailty
4. Comprehensive, whole-person assessments rather than single-issue visits
5. Offers telehealth appointments alongside in-person care

Practice Information

Practice Name

SLUCare Physician Group — Center for Specialized Medicine

Office Location(s)

• Center for Specialized Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Insurance Accepted

Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and other major insurance plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions does Dr. Sanford treat?

Dr. Sanford focuses on geriatric syndromes including falls, memory impairment, and unintended weight loss, along with general internal medicine concerns for older adults.

What is a comprehensive geriatric assessment?

It is a detailed evaluation of an older patient’s medications, past medical history, and social and family circumstances, used to identify risks like polypharmacy and frailty.

Which hospitals is Dr. Sanford affiliated with?

She is affiliated with SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

Does Dr. Sanford offer telehealth visits?

Yes, telehealth appointments are available in addition to in-person visits.