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Summary
Dr. Thomas Sanders is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, bringing 14 years of clinical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic and Medical School. His dual focus allows him to treat both complex orthopedic conditions and sports-related injuries with comprehensive care. Dr. Sanders provides medical services in English.
Dr. Sanders practices at multiple locations throughout the Joplin and Neosho areas in Missouri, including Freeman Midwest Surgery, Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and Freeman Surgical Center. He treats patients experiencing joint pain, joint stiffness, and osteoarthritis. His treatment approach includes physical therapy to restore function and mobility. Sanders also incorporates strength training programs to help patients rebuild muscle support …around affected joints and uses manual therapy techniques to improve movement and reduce discomfort.
Read More Read less Dr. Sanders practices at multiple locations throughout the Joplin and Neosho areas in Missouri, including Freeman Midwest Surgery, Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and Freeman Surgical Center. He treats patients experiencing joint pain, joint stiffness, and osteoarthritis. His treatment approach includes physical therapy to restore function and mobility. Sanders also incorporates strength training programs to help patients rebuild muscle support …around affected joints and uses manual therapy techniques to improve movement and reduce discomfort.
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Quick Facts
- 14 years of experience
- 49 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Mayo Clinic And Medical School
- 2 specialties
- 13 areas of expertise
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Thomas Lee Sanders has 4 locationsFreeman Midwest Surgery
3105 Mc Clelland BlvdJoplin, MO 64804 Tel: (417) 781-2000
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
Freeman Surgical Center
811 W 34th StJoplin, MO 64804Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Joplin , MO | Joplin , MO | Galena , KS | Galena , KS |
| Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med | Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Lee Sanders
Medical Specialties
Dr. Thomas Lee Sanders has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Thomas Lee Sanders has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
Dr. Thomas Lee Sanders holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Mayo Clinic And Medical School.
Medical School
Graduated from Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 2012.
NPI Number
Dr. Sanders' NPI number is 1730443961.
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