Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Brett Sanders is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, shoulder replacement, and upper-extremity surgery. He provides comprehensive care for patients with sports-related injuries, shoulder and knee conditions, arthritis, complex injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Sanders has a special interest in complex arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery and has authored multiple journal articles and book chapters and presented research nationally and internationally in the field of shoulder and elbow surgery. He also has an advanced interest in regenerative medicine and joint preservation techniques.
A native of Nashville, Dr. Sanders attended the University of Virginia, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Physics. He subsequently attended the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his surgical training at Emory University and later pursued two fellowship programs focused on shoulder, sports medicine, and upper-extremity surgery.
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder labral repair
- Shoulder instability surgery
- Shoulder replacement
- Complex and revision shoulder surgery
- ACL reconstruction
- Meniscus surgery
- Cartilage restoration
- Sports medicine
- OrthoBiologics
- Joint preservation
- Upper-extremity surgery
- Sports-related injuries
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Sanders is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a Subspecialty Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. He is also certified by the American Board of Regenerative Medicine in Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Applications.
Undergraduate Education
University of Virginia
Bachelor’s Degree in Physics
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Medical School
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
General Surgery Internship
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
During his residency at Emory University, Dr. Sanders provided sports medicine care for college and professional athletes, developing his interest in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery.
Fellowship
Shoulder & Sports Medicine
Harvard University
Cambridge/Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. Sanders completed advanced fellowship training in shoulder and sports medicine at Harvard University, with complementary training at the ALPS Institute in Annecy, France.
Fellowship
Upper Extremity Surgery
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
Dr. Sanders completed a second fellowship in upper-extremity surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, further developing his expertise in complex shoulder, elbow, and upper-extremity procedures.
- Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – McCallie Office
- Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – North Georgia Office
Dr. Sanders maintains privileges at Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery Center, Parkridge East Hospital, Parkridge Medical Center, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, and Erlanger East Hospital.
Dr. Sanders has authored multiple journal articles and book chapters and has presented research nationally and internationally in the field of shoulder and elbow surgery. His clinical and research interests include complex shoulder surgery, arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, sports medicine, regenerative medicine, and joint preservation.
He has also designed and commercialized medical device innovations focused on value-based medicine.
Dr. Sanders has extensive experience providing medical care for athletes, including amateur and professional mixed martial arts competitors and Ultimate Fighting Championship athletes.
Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Sanders
If you are experiencing persistent shoulder or knee pain, a sports-related injury, rotator cuff tear, shoulder instability, arthritis, a meniscus or ACL injury, or another condition affecting your ability to work, exercise, or participate in the activities you enjoy, Dr. Sanders can evaluate your condition and discuss appropriate treatment options.
Learn more about your condition by viewing our patient education videos below.
Randy Thomas: Surgery to Repair a Torn Labrum in His Shoulder
Bone Patella Tendon ACL Reconstruction: Dr. Brett Sanders
Suprascapular Nerve Release Normal Anatomy: Dr. Brett Sanders
Autologous Osteoarticular Cartilage Plug Transfer: Dr. Brett Sanders
Bone Patella Tendon ACL Reconstruction: Dr. Brett Sanders
Autologous Osteoarticular Cartilage Plug Transfer: Dr. Brett Sanders
Suprascapular Nerve Release Normal Anatomy: Dr. Brett Sanders
Lateral Meniscus Repair: Dr. Brett Sanders
Arthroscopic Suprascapular Nerve Release: Dr. Brett Sanders
All Inside ACL Reconstruction: Dr. Brett Sanders
Revision of Medial Row Rotator Cuff Traumatic Retear After Repair: Dr. Brett Sanders
Medial Meniscus Repair: Dr. Brett Sanders
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