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Dr. Thomas Sanders, MD

Sports Medicine*
4.8 (20)
Map Pin Small Joplin, MO
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Sanders, MD

Dr. Thomas Sanders, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Joplin, MO. They specialize in Sports Medicine, has 12 years of experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine and is affiliated with Cox Barton County Hospital, Ascension Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg, Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Neosho Hospital and Mercy Hospital Carthage. Patients rated Dr. Sanders an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Sanders works at Practice in Joplin, MO with other offices in El Dorado, KS and Wichita, KS. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Chondromalacia and Hip Tendinitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Humana 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. Sanders' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Freeman Midwest Surgery
    3105 Mc Clelland Blvd, Joplin, MO 64804 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (417) 347-5400
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 12:00
  2. 2
    Women's Health Center Professional Association
    700 W Central Ave Ste 105, El Dorado, KS 67042 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (316) 219-8299
  3. 3
    Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine At Cypress LLC
    750 N Socora St Ste 200, Wichita, KS 67212 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (316) 219-8299
  4. 4
    Freeman Health System
    1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (417) 347-1111

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Cox Barton County Hospital
  • Ascension Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg
  • Freeman Hospital West
  • Freeman Neosho Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital Carthage

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Joint Pain
Chondromalacia
Hip Tendinitis

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.
Joint Pain
Chondromalacia
Hip Tendinitis
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Bursitis of Hip
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Shoulder Fracture
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Fracture
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Pain
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Hip Pointer
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cartilage Repair
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Shoulder Surgery
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
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    4.8
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    About Dr. Thomas Sanders, MD

    Specialties*
    • Sports Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1730443961
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo Clinic
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Thomas Sanders, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sanders is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Sanders has seen patients for Joint Pain, Chondromalacia and Hip Tendinitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sanders on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    20 patients have reviewed Dr. Sanders. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sanders.

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