Roy W Sanders

Anonymous 

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4 years ago

Dr Sanders is renowned for his surgical repairs and salvage of traumatic orthopaedic injuries. After years of progressively worsening and debilitating pain in my ankle and foot due to traumatic injury and fractures years earlier, Dr Sanders has alleviated my constant pain. My severe pain overcame my hesitancy to have an invasive orthopaedic surgical procedure. Within weeks of having a total ankle replacement, I am pain-free, walking, and progressively enjoying more activities. My appreciation and gratitude for Dr Sanders and... read more

Phil Chapman 

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5 years ago

I first met Dr. Roy Sanders on November 2, 2020 to discuss options for ankle surgery, necessitated by worsening arthritic ankle pain from an injury that occurred over 35 years ago. Dr. Sanders was highly recommended by my previous orthopedic doctor, Glen Barden, formerly with Watson Clinic. At age 74, I opted for ankle replacement vs. fusion and my surgery was performed soon after on December 3. After about one month in casts I began physical therapy cast-free. At about 10 weeks post-op, my ankle was basically pain free and ... read more

Venice, Florida Patient 

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5 years ago

Dr. Sanders performed revision, triple fusion, bunion removal, and repaired two hammer toes on my right foot and ankle on January 14, 2021. I had surgery on that foot in September of 2019 by another doctor in Sarasota. Unfortunately, a year later, my foot was worse, and I was in more pain than before. Dr. Sanders removed all hardware and inserted new. I am a little over 3 months out, and ready to begin physical therapy. Dr. Sanders was wonderful throughout this experience. Everything has gone just as he said. The Florida Ort... read more

Allen 

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5 years ago

Dr Sanders gave my husband his mobility back! He replaced my husband’s ankle on his right foot and moved the heel on his right foot. From being unable to walk to back to shooting 500 free throws a day and bike riding ten or more miles at the tender of of 78. Thank you Dr. Sanders! 

Ronald Levondosky 

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5 years ago

Dr. Sanders and his entire team were very professional and extremely helpful during my one year of surgeries and appointments. 2020 was a challenging year on many fronts. My arthritic ankle began giving me issues several years ago when I lived in Wisconsin. The Orthopedic ankle specialist there did not want to even attempt a full ankle replacement as he thought my ankle was too far gone. I know I was moving to Florida in January 2020 so ask my Dr. for a recommendation in Tampa, he said if I could see Dr. Sanders he would be ... read more

Staci B. 

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5 years ago

The best way to describe Dr. Sanders is- he gave me my life back! I had an open trimalleolar fracture that, unfortunately, developed posttraumatic arthritis, which made it very difficult to walk and perform my job. I was told by my original surgeon my only option was an ankle fusion, I was devastated because if I had a fusion, I knew I would no longer be able to work. After researching Doctors and procedures, I found Dr. Sanders and made an appt for a 2nd opinion. He reviewed my history and my X-rays and said I was a good ca... read more

Patricia Gay 

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5 years ago

Successful fusion of arch bones. My story started back a year ago when an orthopedic surgeon from my home state, attempted to fusion of my fallen arch. I am 73 years old and have had extensive back surgery which lead to a dropped foot condition and the fallen arch. This surgeon just wrapped the foot in an Ace bandage and put it in a gray walking boot. After eight months the bones still had not fused and I was in constant pain. Dr. Sanders operated on my foot and took excellent care of the healing process. I was fitted with f... read more

Donna T. 

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5 years ago

Dr. Sanders is an excellent surgeon and goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable with his plan of care. For 10 years I had pain in my ankle that was making ambulation almost impossible. Dr. Sanders determined that an ankle replacement was appropriate. I felt confident in his experience with this procedure. He did the surgery and I am now able to ambulate without pain. He takes the time to explain what is wrong and how he will repair it. Nancy, his administrative assistant, was great to work with and set up post op ... read more

Barbara Schlanger 

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5 years ago

I moved here from Boston MA, and my Doctor from Massachusetts General Hospital recommended Dr. Sanders for my total ankle replacement. My initial meeting with him was thorough, and he explained the procedure in detail. I had my surgery in the morning and left Tampa General early in the afternoon. I experienced very little pain, and didn't need all my pain medication. 5 weeks post surgery I was walking on that ankle. 6 weeks post surgery I could easily walk a mile. I have full range of motion on that ankle, and can easily wea... read more