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Dr. Alan Sanders, MD

Dr. Alan Sanders, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Sanders, MD is a family medicine physician in Blairsville, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital and Union General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

194 Hospital Rd Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 781-1966

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sanders specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Sanders' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sanders

3.6
14 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
64%
64%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
29%
29%

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I’m a retired Nurse and EMT-A. I got the privilege of working with him. He a wonderful caring doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Liz Garrett – Mar 30, 2025
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Amazing Doctor and Staff!!
Dr. Sanders is very thorough! Best doctor that I have seen . The entire office staff is amazing and so friendly. Sometimes I do have to leave a message but I always get a call back the same day. I am very happy with the care that I receive!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 12, 2023
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Highly disappointed!!!
I called to make an appt. spoke to Tiffany. She did NOT EVEN ASK me why I needed to see Dr. Sanders. She was very rude, with an “I don’t care” attitude, and was very unprofessional. I asked Tiffany who else I could speak to regarding getting an appt. any earlier, and she said “no one”. She stated that Dr. Sanders could see me in 6 weeks. I was sick THAT day (not 6 weeks away). THEY WANT TO REFER EVERYONE TO URGENT CARE as Dr. Sanders owns Urgent Care so they can charge a much higher fee to you and/or your insurance company. I had been seeing Dr. Sanders for over 2 years, yet he NEVER even called me by my name (first or last name) and hurried our appointment. He always stood, not once did he ever sit down to listen to my Issues/ailment. Highly dissatisfied. Please do not use this doctor nor his staff members!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Disappointed Patient – Jun 22, 2023
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Dr. Sanders is a very good doctor. I would say the biggest issue I have is that he isn't connected to the portal at UGH. It's difficult to get a response from his office most of the time. You can call and leave a message but they don't seem to response quickly or have a sense of urgency. If you can get past that he is a good doctor and knows his stuff.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 31, 2021
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Reply efforts for scheduling, follow up and referrals are terrible. I played phone tag because of their lack of effort and one call try for 2 weeks before getting an appointment. Then waited 8 days before the referral for surgeon finally contacted me. Their answering machine is their favorite tool.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Joe Smith – Oct 17, 2019
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Dr. Sanders is a very wonderful Doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Sue Strickland in Blairsville, GA – Feb 15, 2019
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Found his behavior very patronizing and unable to listen to what I had to say about my healthcare
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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GA – Dec 16, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alan Sanders, MD is a family medicine physician in Blairsville, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Erlanger...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Office194 Hospital Rd Blairsville, GA 30512
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Practice

Alan M. Sanders MD401 Pat Haralson Dr Unit 2 Blairsville, GA 30512
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Union General Hospital

    35 Hospital Rd
    Blairsville, GA 30512

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital

    3990 E US 64 Alt
    Murphy, NC 28906
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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