Steven M. Sanders, MD, FAAOS
Dr. Steven M. Sanders is a recognized authority in the field of orthopedic medicine, with a Las Vegas–based practice specializing in shoulder and knee care. A widely respected expert, he frequently lectures on topics such as joint replacements, on-the-job injuries, and arthritis
Dr. Sanders graduated with honors from the University of New York at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Arts in Cell and Molecular Biology. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1981. He then completed residencies in both Internal Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago.
He has held fellowship positions at several prestigious medical institutions, focusing on Surgical Arthritis and Clinical Trauma. Dr. Sanders is licensed to practice medicine in both California and Nevada. He is Board-Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and serves on the Clinical Faculty of Orthopedic Surgery at Valley Health System in Las Vegas.
In addition, Dr. Sanders is the official Team Physician for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has provided similar services for other major sports and entertainment organizations.
Undergraduate
Education:
| June 1, 1977 |
University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY B.A. in Cell and Molecular Biology, Phi Beta Kappa |
Medical Education:
| May 16, 1981 |
St. Louis University of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, M.D. Doctor of Medicine (MD) |
Post Graduate Training:
| 1981-1984 | Internal Medicine Residency, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois |
| July 1984 – June 1989 | Orthopedic Surgery Residence, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois |
Fellowships:
- Surgical Arthritis Fellowship, USC/Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center Downey, CA July 1990 – August 1991
- Clinical Trauma Fellowship, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel 1990
- Clinical Research Fellowship, Montpelier, France 1990, Uppsala, Sweden 1989
- A-O/ASIF Trauma Fellowship, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1989, Essen, West Germany, 1989
Certification:
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery – Certified July 1993; Re-certified 2004, 2014
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Certified September 1984
- Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners – August 1982
Professional Associations:
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Academy of Sports Medicine
- Nevada Orthopedic Society
- American College of Physicians
- American College of Rheumatology
- Nevada medical Association
- Clark County Medical Association
- A-O / ASIF Alumni Association
- Phi Rho Sigma Medical Society
- Dorr Society
- RJ Gladden Multi – Cultural Orthopedic Society
Hospital Affiliations:
- Mountain View Hospital
- Sahara Outpatient Surgical Center
