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Summary
Dr. Thomas Sanders treats osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and knee osteoarthritis, and performs bursa aspiration and bursa injection. He practices orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Sanders earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed his residency at Mayo Clinic. He sees patients in Joplin and Neosho, Missouri.
Overview based on verified provider data
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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| Dr. Thomas Lee Sanders JR., MD | Dr. Michael W Britt, MD | Dr. Horace Rex Petersen, DO | Dr. Paul Milton Olive, MD |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 14 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Joplin , MO | Shreveport , LA | Neosho , MO | Springfield , MO |
| Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med | Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston | Med School: Univ Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic Med | Med School: Tulane University 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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- Dr. Thomas Sanders speaks English.
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