Roy Sanders's Online Review Report Card

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 painfree walking and progressively enjoying more activities. My appreciation and gratitude for Dr Sanders and his phenomenal surgical expertise has provided a renewed positive and active life ahead pain free. Thank you Dr Sanders

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 castfree. At about 10 weeks postop my ankle was basically pain free and I could again walk with a normal gait. Four months postop Im back to part time work as a wetland surveyor that often involves strenuous walking conditions. I only know I had surgery because of minor residual swelling that is getting less with time. Thank you Dr. Sanders and the entire staff at FOI for your efficiency and a great experiene overall. My only regret is not having ther surgery years earlier. Phil Chapman

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 Orthopedic Institute staff have been excellent supportive and so very professional. I feel that I am one of the most fortunate to have found Dr. Sanders. As soon as this foot is totally healed I plan to ask Dr. Sanders to perform surgery on my left foot

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

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 my best shot at replacement. Needless to say Dr. Sanders performed the surgery in September and now I am walking bike riding and playing golf again mostly pain free. I would like to thank Dr. Sanders and his team for giving me the opportunity to life a near normal active life again

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 Xrays and said I was a good candidate for a TAR Total Ankle Replacement my previous surgeon said I wasnt a candidate only to find out he doesnt even do them. Around the 6 month postop mark everything is finally the way I had hoped it would be. I have more range of motion I walk totally normal now and no longer have a limp. Best thing I can still work and its even better now because I have no more pain I am eternally grateful to Dr. Sanders and his team

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 four casts and after four months I was completely healed. Believe me when I tell you Dr. Sanders gave me my life back both physically and emotionally. Finally after eight months of being in pain I am healed and will be starting a new life.

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 care. Also she was prompt in getting back to me and answering any questions. The entire experience was very positive and I would recommend him to anyone that needs a replacement.

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 didnt 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 wear high heeled shoes for events and parties. Most importantly I have totally resumed my physical activities at the gym including walking up and down the stairs without holding onto the banister. I highly recommend Dr. Sanders and the total ankle replacement. I am painfree and wish I would have had the procedure earlier.

Dr. Sanders is not only a great surgeon but a caring one. After years of pain a subtalar fusion and other corrective foot surgery has given me an opportunity to be active again. Dr. Sanders is very upfront about recuperation time and what to expect.