Provider Image

Kristen K. Sanford, DO

Doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO)

Internal medicine

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

Insurance

A medical group is a network of doctors contracted by health plans to provide patient care. To verify insurance coverage for specific medical groups, contact your health plan.Learn more.

Physician assistants are hightly trained medical providers who can diagnose, treat and manage your care while working with a doctor.

Nurse practitioners are highly trained medical providers who can diagnose, treat and manage your care while working with a doctor.

Insurance plans accepted

Sharp accepts most health insurance. Not all plans are listed. Please contact your insurance company to verify your insurance type and plan.

In-network insurance plans















Schedule an appointment

Not accepting new patients

Virtual visits available

Book appointment


For current patients

Sign in to schedule

Online scheduling may be available if you've seen Kristen K. Sanford, DO in the last two years.


Call to schedule

Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo

858-499-2705
Fax: 858-521-2388

16899 W. Bernardo Drive
Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92127-1603


Need help?

Questions about insurance coverage or anything else? or call 1-800-827-4277 to speak to a physician referral nurse.

Location and phone

  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo

    16899 W. Bernardo Drive
    Floor 2
    San Diego, CA 92127-1603
    Get directions

    858-499-2705
    Fax: 858-521-2388


Care schedule

  •  

    Monday

  •  

    Tuesday

  •  

    Wednesday

  •  

    Thursday

  •  

    Friday


About Kristen K. Sanford, DO

Age: 60
In practice since: 1997
Gender: Female

Education

Michigan State University: Medical School
Mount Clemens General Hospital: Residency
Mount Clemens General Hospital: Internship

Areas of focus

To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.

NPI

1710097720

Patient Portal

Connect with Kristen K. Sanford, DO, via the Sharp app

A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique identification number assigned to individual U.S. health care providers.

Self-service platform to manage health care, including messaging doctors, viewing test results and more.


Insurance plans accepted

Kristen K. Sanford, DO, accepts 34 health insurance plans.

Insurance plans accepted

Sharp accepts most health insurance. Not all plans are listed. Please contact your insurance company to verify your insurance type and plan.

In-network insurance plans
















Ratings and reviews

4.6

317 ratings

Patient ratings

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.6

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.6

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.6

Provider discussed treatment options

4.6

Provider included you in decisions

4.6

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

February 27, 2026

5.0

Good and professional

Verified Patient

February 18, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sanford discussed my lab results with me thoroughly and explained the risks and options. She was supportive and encouraged me in my positive progress. Dr. Sanford also reviewed my other health issues and carefully factored them into her recommendation for medication. I felt very comfortable discussing my concerns and am confident in the treatment decision. Dr. Sanford is very caring and genuine and knowledgeable. She has provided excellent care and follow-up over the years and has earned my highest recommendation.

Verified Patient

February 12, 2026

5.0

I feel the doctor heard my concerns regarding long-term medication that she was prescribing and offered an alternative.

Verified Patient

February 10, 2026

5.0

Excellent explanation of my results and what to expect coming up.

Reviews are collected through nationally recognized Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys. Learn more about ratings and reviews.

PressGaney


Special recognitions

Guardian Angel image

Over 100 recognitions

Kristen K. Sanford, DO, has received over 100 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Kristen K. Sanford, DO? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.


All affiliated doctors referred by Sharp HealthCare are in good standing with a Sharp hospital or medical group and pay no fees to be included in this service. Doctors are not employees or agents of Sharp HealthCare. Selection is based on your particular needs. Learn more about how doctors and other providers are included in this service and the information displayed here.