Dr. Richard A Sanders MD
Orthopedist
1201 11th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35205About
Dr. Richard Sanders is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Sanders specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Sanders tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1972
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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