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Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 51
Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD
4.9 (94 Ratings)

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Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Danbury, CT.
Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD
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Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 51
Danbury, CT
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Danbury, CT.

About

Dr. Sanderson graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at New York University Medical Center-Tisch Hospital. Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Danbury, CT and has 26 years experience. Dr. Sanderson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Norwalk Hospital and Danbury Hospital. Dr. Sanderson has experience treating conditions like Spinal Cord Injury and Intervertebral Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sanderson received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 94 times. Dr. Sanderson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sanderson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Sanderson is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Cord Injury
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Spinal Cord Injury
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Degenerative Disc Disease
Hydrocephalus
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Spine
Astrocytoma
Back Disorders
Back Injuries
Back Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Injury
Brain Tumor
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Herniated Disc
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chordoma
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Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Congenital Brain Malformations
Cranial Diseases
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Nerve Disorders
Cranial Nerve Lesions
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Head and Neck Tumor
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Medulloblastoma
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Pyogenic Meningitis
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Schmorl's Nodes
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord and Brain Disorders
Spinal Cord Disorders
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Instability
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Epilepsy Surgery
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Lumbar Laminectomy
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vertebroplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • Travelers
  • Medicare
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  • Aetna
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    67 Sand Pit Rd Ste 208, Danbury, CT 06810
  2. 2 Connecticut Family Orthopedics PC
    33 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
  3. 3 Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut PC
    148 East Ave Ste 3D, Norwalk, CT 06851

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sanderson
4.9
Based on 94 Reviews
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Mar 14, 2025
Dr. Sanderson and his staff were very attentive, direct and informative. The last thing I wanted was another back surgery but I really had no other option . I was very pleased with the ease of communication and the compassionate care I received from the doctor and his staff.
— Mar 14, 2025
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York University Medical Center-Tisch Hospital
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York Univesity Medical Center-Internal Complex Spine Fellowship
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sanderson's profile.

Dr. Sanderson frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Cord Injury and Intervertebral Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD is affiliated with Norwalk Hospital and Danbury Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Scott Sanderson, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Norwalk Hospital

    34 Maple St, Norwalk, CT

  • Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT