Our Surgeons

Don P. Sanders, M.D.
Specializing in Total Joint Replacement Athletic Injuries

EDUCATION

Granted in 1973	University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, California Baccalaureate of Arts in Mathematics
Granted in 1975	University of California, Los Angeles School of Public Health Los Angeles, California Masters of Science in Biostatistics
Granted in 1979	University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine Los Angeles, California Doctorate of Medicine

POST DOCTORAL TRAINING:

1981	Internship: University of Washington, Seattle Seattle, Washington General Surgery/Orthopaedic Designate
1984	Residency: Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program Massachusetts General Hospital
1985	Children's Hospital Boston Massachusetts Pediatric Spine and Adolescent Sports Medicine

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

1982 to 1986	Internship: University of Washington, Seattle Seattle, Washington General Surgery/Orthopaedic Designate
1982 to Present	Residency: Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program Massachusetts General Hospital
1990 to 2000	Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, California Assistant Professor of Surgery
2001 to 2004	Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, California Associate Professor of Surgery
2004 to 2010	Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, California Associate Professor and Chairman, Department Orthopaedic Surgery
1989	Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
1990	Fellow American College of Surgery

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1988 to Present	South Bay Orthopaedic Specialists Medical Center Torrance, California Orthopaedic Surgeon, Private Practice
1988 to 2008	Martin Luther King, Jr./Charles R. Drew Los Angeles, California Attending Physician

HOSPITAL and UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE ACTIVITY:

1988 to Present	Surgery Committee Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, California
1997	Chairman, Orthopaedic Surgery Section Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, California
1996 to 2006	Chairman, Utilization Review Committee Martin Luther King Hospital Los Angeles, California
1994 to 1995	Utilization Review Committee Martin Luther King Hospital Los Angeles, California
2004 to 2008	Medical Directors Committee Martin Luther King Hospital Los Angeles, California
2004 to 2008	Graduate Medical Education Committee Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, California
2004 to 2010	Deans and Chairs Committee Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, California

SPORTS MEDICINE ACTIVITIES:

1989 to 2000	Physician Crew Chief United States Olympic Committee Drug Control Program
1996	Medical Officer, International Olympic Committee Centennial Olympic Games Atlanta, Georgia
1990 to 1992	Team Physician, Compton Community College Compton, California
1985 to 1986	Assistant Physician, Boston Ballet Boston, Massachusetts

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

July, 2008	Recertified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery December 31, 2008
July, 1995	Recertified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery December 31, 2008
July, 1988	Board Certified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
August 31, 1983	California License Registration #G51338
February, 1982	Massachusetts License Registration #49405
July, 1980	Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/SOCIETIES:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Orthopaedic Association
• American College of Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• Drew Medical Society
• Los Angeles County Medical Association
• Member, Board of Trustees, University of California, Los Angeles
• Member, Board of Governors, University of California, Los Angeles
• UCLA Medical Alumni Association

PRESENTATIONS:

Sanders, DP, "Contemporary solutions Joint Replacement Surgery." Faculty Presentation, Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement and Lab Instructor – Birmingham Surface Replacement/Total Hip Arthoplasty

• Las Vegas, NV 2011
• Miami, FL 2010
• Boston, MA 2010
• Charlotte, NC 2010
• Las Vegas, NV 2010
• San Francisco, CA 2009
• Seattle, WA 2009
• Boston, MA 2009
• Chicago, IL 2009
• Anaheim, CA 2008 (Course Chair)
• San Antonio, TX 2008
• Las Vegas, NV 2008
• Loma Linda, CA 2008 (Course Chair)
• San Francisco, CA 2007
• Las Vegas, NV 2007
• Charlotte, NC 2001

Sanders, DP, Instructor, Instructor Course Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement, Los Angeles, 2007

Sanders, DP. "Concepts in Total Hip Replacement- Direct Anterior Approach," Durban, South Africa, 2007

Long WT, Sanders, DP. "Treatment gunshot wounds to lower intestines." Capetown, Republic of South Africa. 1995

Sanders DP. "Cost containment-preop lab testing." National Medical Association's 95th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1990

Sanders DP, Micheli LS, Waters P. "Sliding fibular bone graft as treatment for subluxing peroneal tendons." American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1986

PUBLICATIONS

Sanders, DP, King, L. "Factors associated with alcoholism among Black adolescents." Journal Center for Afro-American Studies, 1976

Sanders DP, Harris WH. "Cost effectiveness of pre-operative laboratory testing in total hip replacement patients." Slack, Inc., 1989

Sanders DP, Micheli LS, Waters P. "Sliding fibular bone graft treatment for subluxing peroneal tension." American Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 17, Number 1, 1989

Hall JE, et al. "Thoracic lordosis as a complication of the use of Harrington compression device." A Case Report – Orthopaedic Today, 1996

Perry D, Sanders DP. "Gunshot wounds to the knee." Orthopaedic Clinics of North America, January 1995

Ortholoc Advantim Total Knee Replacement – prospective study use of hydroxylapatite, cement, cementless total knee replacement Multicenter Study. Poster exhibit. Annual Meeting – American Academy Orthopaedic Surgeons, Anaheim, California, February 2000.

Intermedullary Hip Screw Fixation – peritrochanteric fracture of the hip. Poster Exhibit. Annual Meeting – American Academy Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Fransisco, CA, 2001.

Flexible Administration of Arixtra in the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Orthopedic Surgery: A Multi-Center Phase 2 Clinical Trial. In preparation.

Endoscopically Guided Subchondral Intraosseous Osteotomy and Bone Graft Stabilzationl of the Femoral Head. IRB #04-01-672-01. Submitted for publication

The Role of Intraosseous Endoscopy in Determining the Extent of Involvement in Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head. IRB #04-01-674-01. Submitted for publication.

Restoration of Appositional Bone Formation within the Femoral Head after Stabilization of Avascular Autologous Cancellous Bone Graft for Osteonecrosis Using a Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique. IRB #04-01-673-01. Submitted for publication.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

1969	California State Scholar University of California, Los Angeles
1973	Graduation with Honors University of California, Los Angeles
1975	Center for Afro-American Studies Fellowship Grant University of California, Los Angeles
1976	Marcus Foundation Scholar UCLA School of Medicine
1978	Samuel P. Goldwyn Foundation Scholar Outstanding Student Award University of California, Los Angeles
1979	Graduation with Honors/Commencement Speaker Aesulapian Medicine Student Award UCLA School of Medicine Doctorate of Medicine
1979	President of Class UCLA School of Medicine
1979	Resolution of Commendation Los Angeles City Council
1979	Congressional Commendation 96th United States Congress Honorable James C. Corman
1979	Mayoral Commendation Honorable Thomas G. Bradley
1979	Soulville Foundation Outstanding Achievement Award
1979	Nomme and Black Student Alliance Special Award of Merit University of California, Los Angeles
1980	Pacoima Landowner's Association Outstanding Leadership Award
1988	M. Virginia Jones Award Beta Phi Sigma Sorority, Zeta Chapter

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

1996	Citizens Ambassador Program, Orthopaedic Delegate Republic of South Africa
1987 to 1992	Member, Board of Directors UCLA Medical Alumni Association
1987 to 1998	Chairman, Board of Directors UCLA, Black Alumni Association
1986 to 1998	Admissions Committee Member UCLA School of Medicine
1975	Consultant and Statistical Analyst Division of Health Services Research Department of Community Medicine Charles R. Drew University, College of Medicine
1973 to 1975	Research Analyst Department of Community Medicine Charles R. Drew University, College of Medicine
1972 to 1975	Mathematician The Aerospace Corporation El Segundo, California
1971 to 1974	Mathematics Specialist Project SEED Los Angeles Unified School District
1968	Laboratory Assistant Department of Pediatric Cardiology UCLA School of Medicine