Summary

Brett Sanders, MD, has fellowship training in shoulder, sports medicine, and upper extremity surgery with a special interest in complex arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery. His specialties include: • Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Surgery • Sports Medicine • Shoulder Replacement Specialist • OrthoBiologicsHe 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, 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 provided sports care for college 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 upper extremity surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Currently, he fosters an interest in advanced regenerative medicine and joint preservation techniques, and is certified by the American Board of Regenerative Medicine. As an entrepreneur, he also has designed and commercialized medical device innovations for value based medicine.An avid musician, Dr. Sanders enjoys playing guitar and banjo. He has a personal interest in combat sports, providing medical care for amateur and professional mixed martial arts, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 26 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
  • 53 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 6 hospital affiliations
  • 9 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Brett Stanford Sanders has 9 locations

Center For Sports Medicine And Orthopedics

2415 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Center For Sports Medicine And Orthopaedics

1949 Gunbarrel RdChattanooga, TN 37421
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Center For Sports Medicine And Orthopaedics

4725 Battlefield PkwyRinggold, GA 30736
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Center For Sports Medicine And Orthopaedics

719 Cook Dr Ste 103Athens, TN 37303
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 12:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Parkridge Medical Center

2333 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404

Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404

Erlanger East Hospital

1751 Gunbarrel RdChattanooga, TN 37421

Chattanooga Surgery Center

7450 Tyner RdChattanooga, TN 37421
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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26 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Chattanooga , TNNew Bern , NCChattanooga , TNCumming , GA
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Brett Stanford Sanders

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Brett Stanford Sanders has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Brett Stanford Sanders has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • ACL Reconstruction or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft)
  • Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
  • Hand Surgery
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Joint Surgery (Arthroplasty)
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rotator Cuff Problem (Shoulder Impingement Syndrome)
  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Dr. Brett Stanford Sanders holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Tennessee and Georgia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Georgia that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Sanders' NPI number is 1427048073.

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Dr. Brett Sanders is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, Parkridge Medical Center, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, ERLANGER EAST HOSPITAL, and Commonspirit Memorial Hospital North Georgia.

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