James O. Sanders, M.D.

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Dr. Sanders specializes in pediatric and adolescent orthopaedic disorders and spinal deformity, including scoliosis. His clinical practice includes scoliosis and other spinal deformities, hip, limb and foot abnormalities and neuromuscular disorders.

Dr. Sanders earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, completed his orthopaedics residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center, and a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on treatment of pediatric orthopaedic problems. Dr. Sanders is considered a national leader in pediatric orthopaedics and has won national awards for his research and treatment methods. He is a Professor of Orthopaedics and the Chief of URMC Pediatric Orthopaedics. His research interests include spinal deformity, the relationship of growth to musculoskeletal disorders, and understanding human gait.

Specialties

Pediatric Orthopaedics, Spine

Current Appointments

• Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery 10 year recertification completed 2003 valid through 12/31/14	1994 - Present

Education
MD Medicine	Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	1986
BS Civil Engineering	Southern Methodist University	1982
BA Chemistry	Southern Methodist University	1982

Post-Doctoral Training & Residency
Pediatric Orthopaedics and Scoliosis Fellowship Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, Texas Program Director: J. A. Herring, M.D.	1991 - 1992
Residency in Orthopaedics University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Department of Orthopaedics 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas Chairman: James D Heckman, MD	1987 - 1991
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Department of Orthopaedics - Transitional Internship Chairman: Charles A Rockwood, Jr MD	1986 - 1987

Awards and Honors
Best Doctors in America for Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery	2009
J. Anthony Herring Award for Outstanding Clinical Scientific Paper - Cotrel Derotation Casting for Infantile Scoliosis | Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America	2008
Hibbs Award for Best Clinical Paper: Prediction of the Crankshaft Phenomenon by the Peak Growth Age | Scoliosis Research Society	1996