Sandra Looby-Gordon, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine

Sandra Looby-Gordon
617.414.5039
801 Massachusetts Ave Crosstown Center

Biography

Dr. Sandra Looby-Gordon double board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor at the Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, where she shapes the next generation of medical professionals through her clinical expertise and dedication to teaching.

In her role as Medical Director of the Bay Cove methadone clinic and practitioner at the Faster Paths clinic—a pioneering low-barrier substance use disorder bridge clinic—Dr. Looby-Gordon exemplifies innovation and compassionate care. Her tireless efforts extend beyond traditional medical settings, addressing the diverse needs of underserved populations with unwavering commitment and empathy.

Recognized for her exceptional contributions to healthcare, Dr. Looby-Gordon has received prestigious accolades including The Lorraine Stanfield Field Award, the Evans Clinical Excellence Award, and The Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award from The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. These honors underscore her dedication to patient-centered care and her profound impact on the medical community.

Dr. Looby-Gordon’s professional ethos is encapsulated in her motto: to provide excellent, compassionate, and respectful care regardless of one’s street address, shelter, or zip code. Her advocacy for equitable healthcare access and her advocacy for marginalized communities define her as a beacon of integrity and excellence in medicine.

Education

  • Tufts University School of Medicine, MD
  • University of Massachusetts Boston, BS

Publications

  • Published on 8/1/2014

    Mostow C, Crosson J, Gordon S, Chapman S, Hardt E, James T, Gonzalez P. R-E-S-P-E-C-T: physician-patient communication. J Gen Intern Med. 2014 Aug; 29(8):1097. PMID: 24841556.

    Read at: PubMed
  • Published on 5/1/2010

    Mostow C, Crosson J, Gordon S, Chapman S, Gonzalez P, Hardt E, Delgado L, James T, David M. Treating and precepting with RESPECT: a relational model addressing race, ethnicity, and culture in medical training. J Gen Intern Med. 2010 May; 25 Suppl 2:S146-54. PMID: 20352510.

    Read at: PubMed
  • Published on 1/1/2002

    Looby-Gordon S, BMC Diversity Task Force. the RESPECT Model. 2002.

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