

Dr. Thomas Sanders, MD
Dr. Thomas Sanders, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Joplin, MO and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sanders has extensive experience in Hip & Pelvic Surgery, Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery, and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 2012. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas and Freeman Hospital West. He is accepting new patients.
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3105 Mc Clelland Blvd Joplin, MO 64804Make an Appointment
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- Explained conditions well
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How was your experience with Dr. Sanders?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Sanders to family and friends is 4.85 out of 5
About Me
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I want to help my patients improve their quality of life and reach their goals.biography
Dr. Sanders is an orthopedic surgeon who completed his fellowship and residency at the Mayo Clinic. As a Wichita native, he is excited to bring his training and expertise to his hometown. Dr. Sanders specializes in hip arthroscopy, sports...read moreSports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
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Fellowship Hospital, 2018University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2012
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- Fri: 8:30am - 12:00pm
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
94%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
89%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family16% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
92%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
91%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
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hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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