About
Dr. Sandra Gilban earned her doctorate in medicine from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in 1984. She completed her residency at Lutheran Medical Center and later a fellowship at Sidney Hillman Health Center. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and certification in Advanced Colposcopy.
Dr. Gilban brings deep expertise across family medicine, internal medicine, and preventive medicine. She is passionate about early intervention, helping patients avoid health problems before they develop. Her clinical work spans chronic disease management, including diabetes and hypertension, as well as women's health and weight loss. She conducts care for patients of all ages, including children's wellness checkups, and sees patients aged 12 and older for women's health and weight loss services. Dr. Gilban speaks four languages: Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English. Peers have recognized her as a Top Doctor and an Exceptional Woman in Medicine. She has conducted six research projects and published three articles in accredited medical journals. Patients have trusted her care for ten to twenty or more years, describing her as brilliant, thorough, and a skilled diagnostician.
Education & Training
Medical School
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Doctorate in Medicine (1984)
Residency
Lutheran Medical Center
Fellowship
Sidney Hillman Health Center
Certifications
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish, French
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gilban right for?
Dr. Gilban serves individuals and families seeking a thorough, relationship-driven primary care physician. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension benefit from her preventive focus and proactive approach. Women aged 12 and older find strong support through her women's wellness and weight loss services. Patients who value long-term continuity and a physician fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, French, or English will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gilban treats a broad range of conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic diseases. She also provides women's health services, weight management care, and general preventive medicine. Her practice serves patients of all ages, including children's wellness checkups.
Yes, Dr. Gilban holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also holds certification in Advanced Colposcopy, reflecting her specialized training in women's health.
Dr. Gilban earned her Doctorate in Medicine from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in 1984. She completed her residency at Lutheran Medical Center and later a fellowship at Sidney Hillman Health Center.
Dr. Gilban speaks four languages: Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English. This allows her to communicate directly with a wide range of patients across New York.
Yes, Dr. Gilban conducts children's wellness checkups and sees patients of all ages. For women's health and weight loss services specifically, she sees patients aged 12 and older.
Dr. Gilban prioritizes early intervention and helps patients identify and address health risks before they become serious conditions. Her clinical work emphasizes proactive screening, chronic disease management, and personalized wellness planning.
Yes, peers have recognized Dr. Gilban as a Top Doctor and an Exceptional Woman in Medicine. She has also conducted six research projects and published three articles in accredited medical journals.
Many patients have trusted Dr. Gilban's care for ten to twenty or more years. They frequently describe her as brilliant, thorough, and a skilled diagnostician.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026