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Brett Sanders, MD

Shoulder & Knee Specialist

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Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Shoulder, Knee & Sports Medicine Specialist

Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2026

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.

Dr. Sander’s areas of clinical expertise include:

Board Certification

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.

Education & Training

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.

Professional Memberships

Locations

  • Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – McCallie Office
  • Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – North Georgia Office

Hospital Privileges

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.

Phone

(423) 624-2696

Accepting New Patients?

Yes

NPI Number:

1427048073

Professional & Research Activities

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.

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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
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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
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