Dr. Brett Sanders has subspecialty training in shoulder, sports medicine, and upper extremity surgery with a special interest in complex arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery. He has authored multiple journal articles and book chapters in the field and presented research nationally and internationally in the field of shoulder and elbow surgery. A native of Nashville, Dr. Sanders attended college at the University of Virginia, where he was the vice president of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Physics. He subsequently attended the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha, and performed an Internship in general surgery and a Residency in orthopaedic surgery, both at Emory University. While at Emory, he was elected to the AOA Leadership Conference and provided sports medicine care for Georgia Tech and professional athletes. Dr. Sanders completed fellowship training in shoulder and sports medicine at Harvard University with complementary training at the ALPS Institute in Annecy, France. He then performed a second fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
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"I enjoy being part of a multifaceted team that cares so much for their patients. It's deeply rewarding to help relieve pain and restore a functional quality of life to people in their time of need." – Dr. Brett Sanders
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Chattanooga, TN | Aug 04, 2017
Dr. Sanders worked with me to figure out the extent of the injury I sustained and the best treatment for me.
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Rossville, GA | Aug 02, 2017
Mr. Sanders done and exceptionally great job with my surgery. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
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-Larisa Strelchik in Cleveland TN | Jul 11, 2017
Dr. Sanders is a very knowledgeable and professional.
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-Thomas Spink in Chattanooga, TN | Jun 27, 2017
Dr Sanders was professional and personable. My wait to see him was short and his examination was thorough.
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-Shoulder/Bicep Pain in Chattanooga, TN | Jun 21, 2017
My experience regarding my shoulder with Dr. Sanders has been excellent. Check his training and patient success rate and you will find him in the top 3 in Chattanooga. Each patient interacts differently with their Dr., and although he is very "matter of fact" about things, he is genuinely committed to solving your problem. Patients have to do more homework about the treatment and be prepared with questions - overloaded Dr.s can't read your mind so do your homework and ask questions, he'll answer
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Chattanooga, TN | Apr 27, 2017
I initially saw Dr. Sanders after a traumatic shoulder injury. He was very conservative with my treatment plan, and didn't rush me to have surgery. After 5 weeks of physical therapy I decided with Dr. Sanders that I needed surgery. I am on week 7 of post op Physical therapy, and my surgical experience has been much easier than expected. I think Dr. Sanders is an excellent surgeon and would highly recommend him.
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Charleston, TN | Apr 06, 2017
Visited with Dr. Sanders, I would not recommend him as he didn't not listen, pay attention to my needs, quickly left room. He wasn't in the room for 3 minutes, I still know nothing more than when I came to Center for sports medicines . Waited 1 hour in the waiting room, paid $175.00 for 3 minutes of his time . Waste of my time .
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hixson, tn | Mar 15, 2017
Dr Sanders and his staff were amazing . Dr Sanders is such an amazingDr.
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-Sondra McEwen Skelton in Soddy Daisy, TN | Dec 09, 2016
Dr Sanders was able to diagnose and correct a bicep issue that had left me in constant pain. Six weeks post surgery, and I havent experienced pain like that since. Best quality of care I have ever experienced.
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-Vickie Swiger in Cleveland, TN | Sep 30, 2016
10 days since my surgery and my results have been awesome. Would definitely recommend Dr. Sanders!
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-Meg Allen in Chattanooga, TN | Aug 03, 2016
Dr. Sanders, who was highly recommended by my physical therapist daughter's colleagues in Chattanooga, performed my rotator cuff surgery 3 months ago and I have not had any problems. My entire experience from surgery to recovery has been excellent and I could not have chosen a better doctor. I was also very fortunate to have worked with an outstanding physical therapist at the Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics:)
Response on behalf of Dr. Brett Sanders, MD:
Submitted on September 16, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to review us, Meg.
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-DAVID in Flat Rock, AL | Jun 22, 2016
Drilled hole for the ACL repair in the wrong location - twice. Had to get a third ACL repair by a different surgeon, one who actually knew what they were doing. Dr. Sanders needs a different occupation.
Response on behalf of Dr. Brett Sanders, MD:
Submitted on September 16, 2016
We value all feedback and appreciate you taking the time to review us.
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-Shannon C in Chattanooga, TN | Jun 15, 2016
Dr. Sanders is knowledgeable, but his bedside manner is lacking. While I was able to ask questions and I felt good with the information I gained, I never felt welcome. He seemed rushed and annoyed. My husband was there and felt the same way, although Dr. Sanders never acknowledged his presence :) If I did need surgery I probably wouldn't go to him, even though he is likely quite competent.
Response on behalf of Dr. Brett Sanders, MD:
Submitted on September 16, 2016
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-Martha Melon in Chattanooga, TN | May 06, 2016
Had shoulder replacement several years ago that had become unstable and he did a reverse replacement with better results than I ever dreamed possible regaining almost full range of motion.
Response on behalf of Dr. Brett Sanders, MD:
Submitted on September 16, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to review us, Martha.
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-John S in Chattanooga, TN | Apr 13, 2016
This guy is careless in his work and careless towards his patients. I suffered from an infection and a poorly healed injury as a result.
Response on behalf of Dr. Brett Sanders, MD:
Submitted on September 16, 2016
We value all feedback and appreciate you taking the time to review us.
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Chattanooga, TN | Dec 22, 2015
Sanders is a capable surgeon, but has an atrocious bedside manner. He comes across as rude and uncaring. Communication is poor. He did not advise my wife that she would be unable to drive for six weeks, nor would she have physical therapy 2x weekly. His only comments about post-operative care was that she would be in a sling for 4 weeks. Poor communicator.
Response on behalf of Dr. Brett Sanders, MD:
Submitted on September 16, 2016
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