Carson Sanders, MD

I am a board-certified dual fellowship-trained sports medicine and hip preservation orthopedic surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the hip, shoulder and knee. \n As a hip preservationist, my focuses are arthroscopic treatment of complex hip disorders, including labral tears, femoral-acetabular impingement, focal cartilage injuries, gluteal tendon tears and proximal hamstring tears. I am passionate about treating sports injuries of the knee and shoulder for both adolescents and adults, specializing in meniscus and labrum repair, ligament reconstruction, tendon repair and treatment of focal cartilage injuries. My goal is to offer a superior level of fracture care, including management of traumatic orthopedic injuries. \n I am currently serving as a team physician for the Charlotte checkers as well as local high schools, with previous experience taking care of Duke University and North Carolina Central University Athletics. This, along with my background in ice hockey and long-distance running, helps me connect with the patient's drive to return to sports as quickly as possible while maintaining an active lifestyle. I'm excited to bring a high level of comprehensive care for athletic injuries of the hip, shoulder and knee to Charlotte and surrounding communities. \n In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my wife and kids. If we are not at a park or the swimming pool, we are probably bringing chaos to the running/hiking trails where we live in south Charlotte.

Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, is a hospital with a 24/7 emergency room specializing in maternity care and advanced surgical services.

Medicine, and oncology specifically, have been a calling for me from a young age. My family has no medical professionals, yet I knew from childhood that a career in medicine was in my future. I have always had a particular interest in the science of oncology and the incredible advancements in cancer treatments that have occurred in the last century. Today, I am a hematology and oncology specialist focusing on the treatment and management of breast and lung cancers. \n My colleagues and I believe in a team approach to care. That is why I serve on thoracic and breast tumor site councils and the committee for cancer at Novant Health. This is an opportunity for us to come together with our colleagues to discuss cases, explore treatment options and develop care plans for our patients as a team. \n What I love most about oncology is the relationships I develop with my patients and their families. Cancer can often be a long journey, and I consider it an honor to help patients navigate through these challenging times and beyond. \n I am originally from Columbia, South Carolina, and did most of my training in my home state at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. After completing my medical training, my husband and I relocated to Charlotte to be close to family. I am happily married to my husband, and we have two boys who are the light of our lives. In my personal time, I enjoy exploring nature with my children, traveling and reading, as well as daily exercise.