Summary

Dr. Thomas Sanders specializes in orthopedic surgery with additional expertise in sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mayo Clinic and Medical School. With 14 years of experience in orthopedic care, Dr. Sanders focuses on helping patients restore mobility and manage musculoskeletal conditions. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Sanders practices at multiple Freeman Health System locations throughout Joplin and Neosho, Missouri. He commonly treats patients with osteoarthritis and tendon-related conditions, particularly knee osteoarthritis that affects daily activities. His procedures include diagnostic extremity X-rays to identify bone and joint problems, along with bursa aspirations and injections to reduce inflammation and pain in affected joints.

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 locations

Freeman Midwest Surgery

3105 Mc Clelland BlvdJoplin, MO 64804
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 Hospital West

1102 W 32nd StJoplin, MO 64804

Freeman Neosho Hospital

113 W Hickory StNeosho, MO 64850

Freeman Surgical Center

811 W 34th StJoplin, MO 64804
Mon7:00 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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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Joplin , MOMiami , OKJoplin , MOJoplin , MO
Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Lee Sanders

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Arise Health Plan
  • Assurant Health
  • ATRIO Health Plans
  • Benefit Management Inc
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Cox HealthPlans
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthChoice Oklahoma
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • KanCare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Wellcare
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Lee Sanders has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas Lee Sanders has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

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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