SGMC Welcomes New Surgeon

Staff Report From Valdosta CEO

Friday, August 12th, 2016

R. Jared Sanders, MD has affiliated with the medical staff at South Georgia Medical Center in the specialty of General Surgery.  Dr. Sanders’ office is located on the second floor of the SGMC Professional Building, Suite 200, at 2409 North Patterson Street in Valdosta.
 
His practice will include the management of a broad spectrum of diseases to include open and laparoscopic surgery of the abdomen and gastrointestinal tract, hernia surgery (both open and laparoscopic), upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, breast surgery for both benign and malignant conditions, skin and soft tissue surgery, emergency surgical care and trauma.
 
Dr. Sanders earned his medical degree at the Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville Health System. During his final year at USC, Dr. Sanders served as Chief Administrative Surgery Resident.
 
Of all the medical specialties to select from, Dr. Sanders chose General Surgery because of the variety of the practice and the opportunity to work with patients of all ages.  A native of Americus, GA, Dr. Sanders said that he loves South Georgia and wanted to return to the area since moving away for college.  He said, “The people, landscape and pace of life have all had an influence on deciding where my wife and I wanted to work and raise our family.”
 
Dr. Sanders is married to Lizzie, and he and his wife are the proud parents of Ella Brooks (4) and Lane (2).  In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor gatherings with family and friends.