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Dr. Ralph Saunders, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Ralph Saunders, MD
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Dr. Ralph Saunders, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Sparta, TN.
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Dr. Ralph Saunders, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Sparta, TN
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Ralph Saunders, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Sparta, TN.

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Dr. Saunders graduated from University of Maryland at Baltimore. Dr. Ralph Saunders, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Sparta, TN and has 33 years experience. Dr. Saunders currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital. Dr. Saunders has experience treating conditions like Baker’s Cyst and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Saunders received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Saunders' office accepts new patients. Dr. Saunders is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Baker’s Cyst
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Sprain
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Meniscectomy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
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
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rib Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Torticollis
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthrocentesis
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement Revision
Excision of Ganglion
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    423 Sewell Dr, Sparta, TN 38583
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (931) 738-9333
  2. 2 Office
    1305 Airport Fwy Ste 121, Bedford, TX 76021
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (817) 267-4492
  3. 3 Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas Sparta General Surgery
    439 Sewell Dr, Sparta, TN 38583
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (931) 738-9333
  4. 4 Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands
    401 Sewell Dr, Sparta, TN 38583
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (931) 738-9333
  5. 5 Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas Cookeville
    120 Walnut Commons Ln Ste C, Cookeville, TN 38501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (931) 526-5777

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Jul 15, 2024
If you are seeking a great DR Please reach out to Dr Saunders at Livingston regional.931.... 823.... 2663. Is where he can be reached!
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Maryland at Baltimore
    1991
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ralph Saunders, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Saunders' profile.

Dr. Saunders frequently treats the following conditions: Baker’s Cyst and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ralph Saunders, MD is affiliated with Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ralph Saunders, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital

    401 Sewell Dr, Sparta, TN