Summary

Ellen Sanders, MD earned a bachelor’s degree in music performance, with honors, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Ophthalmology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Sanders then joined a private practice in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she practiced for a decade and specializes in medical treatment for patients with dry eye and glaucoma, surgical treatments for patients with cataracts. Dr. Sanders also specializes in the cosmetic injection of neurotoxin, including dysport and botox. Dr. Sanders has recently moved to Carbondale, CO and enjoys painting, playing violin and hiking, biking and skiing with her husband, three children, and three dogs. Dr. Sanders is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Quick Facts

  • 3.5
  • 22 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

ICON Eyecare

1000 Wellington AveGrand Junction, CO 81501

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ellen Chance Sanders

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ellen Chance Sanders has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ellen Chance Sanders has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Wake Forest School Of MedicineGraduated in 2004

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Dr. Ellen Sanders is affiliated with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.

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