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Dr. Kristopher Sanders, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 41
Dr. Kristopher Sanders, MD
4.7 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. Kristopher Sanders, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN.
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Dr. Kristopher Sanders, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 41
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kristopher Sanders, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN.

About

Dr. Sanders graduated from Saint Louis University|Medical College of Wisconsin in 2011 and completed a residency at Medical College of Wisconsin.Dr. Kristopher Sanders, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN and has 13 years experience. Dr. Sanders currently practices at Erlanger Orthopaedics and are affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center. Dr. Sanders has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head and Osteoarthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sanders received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Sanders' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sanders is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Osteoarthritis
Avascular Necrosis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Hip Fracture
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bunionette
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Myelopathy
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Network L
    Blue Network S PPO
    Blue Network P PPO
  • Medica Choice
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Erlanger Orthopaedics
    979 E 3rd St Ste C430, Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 778-4900
  2. 2 Erlanger Sports and Health Institute - North
    632 Morrison Springs Rd Ste 202, Chattanooga, TN 37415
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 778-4900

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4.7
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Patient Reviews
Jun 11, 2024
He did a total knee replacement for me. He is very friendly kind & informative. No problems what so ever. Could not be more pleased. I recommend him. To everyone !!!
Kathy Long — Jun 11, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Saint Louis University|Medical College of Wisconsin
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kristopher Sanders, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sanders' profile.

Dr. Sanders frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head and Osteoarthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kristopher Sanders, MD is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kristopher Sanders, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN