What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.51
Average wait time
4.25
Bedside manner
4.57
“Dr Sanders was very nice. Listened to me, made me feel at ease. His nurse Yasmin is awesome. He diagnosed my shoulder pain and I am feeling much better. ”
Chidiogo M.October 25, 2025
“It was a warm, yet professional, offen, and sincere communication with the medical realities offen on the table. Just fortuitously I had a chance to observe the same warm relationship with anothe patient. The staff is great ad reflects the professional concerns of the principal. ”
Rudolf H H.October 7, 2025
About Dr. Mark S. Sanders
Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Mark S. Sanders, MD, FACS is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Recognized as one of Houston’s "Top Docs" in H Texas magazine, Dr. Sanders began his private Orthopaedic Surgery practice in Houston in 1986. He maintains an office at the River Oaks Medical Tower on the Southwest Freeway in Houston, Texas, and is on the medical staff at Advanced Diagnostics Hospital, Westside Surgical Hospital, and Reconstructive Orthopedic Center in Houston. He also holds a clinic at North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, Texas, where he serves as Chief of the Medical Staff.
Dr. Sanders earned his Doctor of Medicine from the State University of New York, Buffalo. He completed his residency in General Surgery at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, followed by a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at SUNY Stony Brook Hospital.
A member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), Dr. Sanders champions advances in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and treatment of complex fractures and joint degeneration. His research on knee bracing benefits in off-road motorcyclists was published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Over his 32-year career, he has performed thousands of arthroscopic surgeries on severe shoulder, knee, and ankle injuries. His extensive knowledge of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries has helped patients return to their previous athletic level with or without surgery. He is also among the few surgeons who regularly take on serious complications from unsuccessful prior surgeries.
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Westside Surgical Hospital & Breast Center
- Advanced Diagnostics Hospital East
Board certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education and training
- Medical School - State University of New York, Buffalo, Doctor of Medicine
- State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Residency in General Surgery
- State University of New York, Stony Brook Hospital, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional memberships
- Harris County Medical Society
- Texas Medical Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Awards and publications
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Houston´s "Top Docs" in H Texas magazine
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1871546218
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.51
Wait time
4.25
Bedside manner
4.57
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255 reviews
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Everything went very well during my visit. I would highly recommend Dr. Sanders, if you need an orthopedic doctor.
August 23, 2025Paul H.Verified patient
Highly recommend. Great bedside manners, actually engaged in conversation and didn't make me feel just like a transaction.
March 19, 2025Steven H.Verified patient
Dr. Mark Sanders is OUTSTANDING!!! We recommend him to everyone who needs help!!!
Less than 1 month agoInitials hidden
Great physician who understood the problem very well and took the care and time to answer my questions.
March 21, 2025Lily X.Verified patient
Wonderful diagnosis to the problems specified. Thoroughly examined and prescribed with diagnosis right away
January 8, 2025Asad J.Verified patient
Very Co-operative and patient. Diagnosed the problem almost instantly and suggested appropriate measures for self-healing.
March 20, 2023Sai Kiran K.Verified patient
Very unprofessional treatment and uncomfortable environment. Doctor advised for surgery before looking at X-ray or MRI.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
A few remarks you made during my visit made me feel uncomfortable. Please watch how you talk to your patients.
March 29, 2023George D.Verified patient
Experience was positive, and I will come back if there’s need be
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Saunders attended my husband very well most importantly he was friendly and very helpful. Thank you.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very knowledgeable made me feel heard and gave me options
November 25, 2025Vana Lynn L.Verified patient
Had a wonderful experience!!!! Dr. and his assistant were awesome and kind. Will be going here from now on.
February 1, 2022Orlando A.Verified patient
Very nice, great beside manner, very knowledge, finally a doc that was able to diagnosis me without giving up
September 30, 2015Bridget C.Verified patient
Doctor Sanders was great. He put my mind to ease after I expressed my doubts about my future hip surgery.
November 28, 2021Dilnaz S.Verified patient
Friendly, professional.......
I am going back. Very excited to work with him.
September 6, 2024David Y.Verified patient
Very intelligent, sent me for physical therapy instead of immediately jumping to an unneeded surgery.
August 23, 2016Kaci N.Verified patient
Good Staff, Staff was very cordial and supportive.
August 27, 2025Paramjit K.Verified patient
Very informational and super helpful. I would recommend and will definitely be going back
July 18, 2022Jennifer J.Verified patient
Great staff. Great doctor. Very attentive to detail. Very thoughtful
March 1, 2024Robert W.Verified patient
Very professional. Recommended an inexpensive fix for my situation. Office staff nice.
October 13, 2016Maureen A.Verified patient
For the second time using zocdoc appointment initially scheduled was rescheduled
August 18, 2016Deirdre Y.Verified patient
Very professional. Definitely exceeded my expectations.
August 19, 2023Karl S.Verified patient
I recommend Dr. Sanders for orthopedic consultation and surgery.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He and his team were very professional and communicated clearly.
February 1, 2021Alberto A.Verified patient
Now I know 1st hand why Dr. Sanders has so many good reviews.
July 31, 2014Peter M.Verified patient
Great doctor, very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoJB
Love Dr. Sanders! Personable and very knowledgeable!
September 5, 2017Kristin M.Verified patient
Me queda muy a gusto, el doctor es muy cadencioso.
April 17, 2019Elaine S.Verified patient
Good experience
March 20, 2026George T.Verified patient
The doctor spent most the time cursing about a patient in the other room, refused to look at my chart, told me to get a brace (they couldn’t provide), took my phone because he was “bad at technology but accidentally deleted the brace and proceeded to say he was bad at technology.
Less than 3 months agoInitials hidden
They do not accept Medicaid.
Zocdoc does not disclose that during appointment.
The office called the day day before to notify.
Zocdoc should clarify before fixing appointment that they don’t accept Medicaid.
January 6, 2026Ravinder K.Verified patient
Dr Sanders was very nice. Listened to me, made me feel at ease. His nurse Yasmin is awesome. He diagnosed my shoulder pain and I am feeling much better.
October 25, 2025Chidiogo M.Verified patient
It was a warm, yet professional, offen, and sincere communication with the medical realities offen on the table. Just fortuitously I had a chance to observe the same warm relationship with anothe patient. The staff is great ad reflects the professional concerns of the principal.
October 7, 2025Rudolf H H.Verified patient
My appointment was very nice even though it was a last minute on my part. The front office staff was very friendly and welcoming and Dr. Sanders actually sat down and listened to me and spent time with me and listened to my issue. Although this was about 45 minutes from my house, I will continue to see Dr. Sanders simply because of his bedside manner, and his office staff that welcomed me.
September 3, 2025CHRISTIE E.Verified patient
The very first time an orthopedic surgeon spends more than 5 minutes with me in an appointment. Dr. Sanders took my pain seriously and provided clear next steps to help diagnose. I felt so seen and heard.
August 20, 2025Frances M.Verified patient
Professional and friendly.
March 19, 2025Lisa T.Verified patient
Dr.Sanders was very friendly and straight to the point! Super funny and made me finally feel seen. His staff is also super friendly and respond to emails super fast! 10/10 would recommend
March 15, 2025Bethany S.Verified patient
Great experience very helpful and clear.
November 13, 2024charbel T.Verified patient
I strongly warn against scheduling with Doctor Sanders. The front staff was very kind and helpful however Doctor Sanders was extremely bad.
I waited about 1 hour to see him for a progressing knee injury - in the exam room he asked no questions to me about the injury and made no physical inspections before immediately giving me very painful stretches that he ignored my complaints about. Overall he saw me for less than 2 minutes and never stopped to listen to me ask more about my issue. Also he managed to use an absurd amount of cuss words in our short visit.
Horrible physician.
September 17, 2024Alexander G.Verified patient
Was not very helpful in explaining the issue. Spent less than 5 minutes with me. I had to ask to see the x-ray. Was later recommended not to go back to him and go elsewhere by people familiar with Orthopedics in Houston
July 23, 2024Initials hidden
Nice
March 14, 2024Judisnar B.Verified patient
I would highly recommend Dr. Sanders. I was given by him his personal contact number to reach him if I had issues with the medication prescribed. Dr. Sanders took the time to listen to my concerns and provided an explanation to all my questions. Jazmine was such a delight to work with, from the initial call after I scheduled my appointment to the end of my appointment after I was done with the Dr.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I don't know where to start the people at the reception are incredible they make you feel welcome and that they care about your pains and the doctor he's very knowledgeable and he explained everything an the better way to understand.
December 5, 2023Katherine S.Verified patient
Long wait just to spend 20 minutes talking about doctor’s weight loss journey. A few inappropriate comments were made leaving my boyfriend and I in shock, one of them “if I were your boyfriend I’d have you at 120lbs”. This all stemmed from my question “I had weight loss surgery, could this have impacted my knees”. The doctor proceeded to tell us his own weight loss medication story, family situations and asked questions about how much I lost so far and told me how much I should weight. I’m 6’ tall, so he did the mental math and told me my “healthy” BMI weight and made that comment.When he finally investigated my knee he told me both knees will prob need replacement, and none the less without any prior warning he hurt my healthy knee to the point I screamed and began crying in shock because I couldn’t move my leg and thought he broke something. Dr Sanders then smiling made a comment “see, I told you they are both messed up”. He gave me referral for expensive diagnostics I didn’t need.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Overall it was a satisfying experience
May 29, 2023Sravani G.Verified patient
Pretty long wait but worth it.
February 22, 2023Miles G.Verified patient
Dr. Sanders is truly an amazing doctor that cares about you as a person. Between his nurse Jazmin incredible team. I never feel like I am alone, in what may be a long process to getting my life back to normal.
January 5, 2023Corinna P.Verified patient
Excellent Dr. Very knowledgeable in his specialty. Called and checked on me night after procedure. Got me in to physical therapy next morning. He truly was a blessing from GOD for me. Been suffering for weeks before he stepped in.
December 1, 2022Corinna H.Verified patient
Dr showed up late and said he would have everyone out by 12 it was 1145. One of the patients was complaining loudly about the wait and the swiftness of the visit. Not a good first impression but I was able to get him to aspirate my knee and he’s going to do surgery. He’s rated as the number 1 orthopedic surgeon. Very laidback and easy going.
October 5, 2022Monica G.Verified patient
The doctor and the receptionist were nice and friendly. I made an appointment by Zocdoc but actually the time was not available so I had to reschedule it.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
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Which hospital is Dr. Mark S. Sanders affiliated with?
Dr. Mark S. Sanders is affiliated with Westside Surgical Hospital & Breast Center and Advanced Diagnostics Hospital East.
What practice does Dr. Mark S. Sanders work with?
Dr. Mark S. Sanders works with Sanders Clinic.
Where is Dr. Mark S. Sanders's office located?
Dr. Mark S. Sanders's office is located at 5177 Richmond ave, Houston, TX 77056.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mark S. Sanders have?
Dr. Mark S. Sanders is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mark S. Sanders?
Dr. Mark S. Sanders frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Consultation, Orthopedic Consultation, Physical Therapy Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mark S. Sanders on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Mark S. Sanders speak?
Dr. Mark S. Sanders speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Mark S. Sanders in reviews?
255 patients have reviewed Dr. Mark S. Sanders. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.51/5. They have a 4.57/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.25/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.