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Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.9 (75)
Map Pin Small Norwalk, CT
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD

Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Norwalk, CT. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine and is affiliated with Norwalk Hospital and Danbury Hospital. Dr. Sanderson, completed a residency at New York University Medical Center-Tisch Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Sanderson an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Sanderson works at Neurosurgical Associates in Norwalk, CT with other offices in Danbury, CT. They frequently treat conditions like Spinal Cord Injury, Herniated Disc and Intervertebral Disc Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Sanderson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Neurosurgical Associates
    148 East Ave Ste 3D, Norwalk, CT 06851 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 853-0003
  2. 2
    Neurosurgical Associates
    69 Sand Pit Rd Ste 301, Danbury, CT 06810 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 792-2003
  3. 3
    Office
    24 Stevens St, Norwalk, CT 06850 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 853-0003
  4. 4
    Norwalk Hospital
    24 Stevens St, Norwalk, CT 06850 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 852-3072

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  • Norwalk Hospital
  • Danbury Hospital

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Spinal Cord Injury
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Degenerative Disc Disease
Hydrocephalus
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Spine
Astrocytoma
Back Disorders
Back Injuries
Back Pain
Back Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Injury
Brain Tumor
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Herniated Disc
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cranial Diseases
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Nerve Disorders
Cranial Nerve Lesions
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Head and Neck Tumor
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Medulloblastoma
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Schmorl's Nodes
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord and Brain Disorders
Spinal Cord Disorders
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Instability
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Craniotomy
Disc Replacement
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Lumbar Laminectomy
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
    • Humana
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    • MultiPlan
    • Travelers
    • WellPoint

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    4.9
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    About Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1801827662
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New York Univesity Medical Center-Internal Complex Spine Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • New York University Medical Center-Tisch Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Cornell University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sanderson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Sanderson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Sanderson has seen patients for Spinal Cord Injury, Herniated Disc and Intervertebral Disc Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sanderson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    75 patients have reviewed Dr. Sanderson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sanderson.

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