Sandra Looby-Gordon MD
Clinical Associate Professor, General Internal Medicine
801 Massachusetts Ave | (617) 414-5039sandra.gordon@bmc.org
slgordon@bu.edu

Sections
General Internal Medicine
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
MD, Tufts University School of Medicine
BS, University of Massachusetts Boston
Publications
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.
Published on 5/1/2010Mostow 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.
Published on 1/1/2002Looby-Gordon S, BMC Diversity Task Force. the RESPECT Model. 2002.
Media Mentions
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