Summary

Dr. Galen Sanderson specializes in orthopedic surgery, focusing on conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. He completed his medical education at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F E Hebert School of Medicine and has been practicing for seven years.

Dr. Sanderson provides care at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Virginia, and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. His expertise includes treating joint pain, shoulder discomfort, and rotator cuff injuries. He incorporates physical therapy approaches, strength training techniques, and hands-on manual therapy into patient treatment plans.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 7 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Galen Walter Sanderson has 2 locations

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

620 John Paul Jones CirPortsmouth, VA 23708

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Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgerySports MedicineHand Surgery
Accepts New Patients
3.6 
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7 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Portsmouth , VASuffolk , VAVirginia Beach , VAVirginia Beach , VA
Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Galen Walter Sanderson

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Galen Walter Sanderson has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

7 Years Experience

Dr. Galen Walter Sanderson holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine in 2019.

NPI Number

Dr. Sanderson's NPI number is 1578021515.

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