
Thomas Rick Sanders, MD
Family MedicineEmergency Medicine
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Thomas Rick Sanders
About The Provider
Thomas Rick Sanders, MD, received his medical degree from the American University of Caribbean. He completed his family medicine residency and emergency medicine fellowship at the University of Tennessee Coll of Medicine. Dr. Sanders is board certified in family medicine.
Locations
- St. Francis Medical Group Primary Care North 7th
- 1900 North 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
- Get Directions
- phone: 318-966-1690
- fax: 318-966-1691
- St Francis Primary Care Clinic- Well Road
- 5328 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
- Get Directions
- fax: 318-966-1641
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Tennessee Coll of Medicine, Emergency Medicine, 2024
- Residency: University of Tennessee Coll of Medicine, Family Medicine, 2023
- Medical/Professional Education: American University of Caribbean, 2020
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2023
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna/Coventry (All Products)
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- BCBS (All Products)
- Cigna
- Devoted Health
- Gilsbar 360
- Healthy Blue
- Humana (All Products)
- Humana Military/Tricare
- LA HealthCare Connections
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Medicare
- Multiplan/PHCS
- People's Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Shared Health
- Tribute
- United Healthcare (All Products)
- Vantage
- Wellcare
- Zelis
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
411 ratings, 66 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Liked the doc and staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Very Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Diagnosed within a few minutes. Explained meds prescribed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Excellent Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
I highly recommend this doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr Sanders was concise, to the point of the treatment plan, and dealt with my pain immediatly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
Confidence in providers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Great Dr and listens to your questions and opinions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
I tell all my friends about Dr. Sanders and how I am pleased he is my primary care physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Very comfortable talking to doctor and nurse about any issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
I liked both my dr and nurse. Each were attentive and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Have already recommended to sister & friend. Both see him now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Caring and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Very thoroughl
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
Dr. Sanders is always very informative and solves my problem and/or directs me to the other tests or physicians who provide what I need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
This doctor actually listens to your concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
I have recommended Dr.Sanders and will continue. I know two new patients he has gained from my recommendation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr Sanders is extremely great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Doctor provided options and information that was helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Dr. Sanders is very efficient and takes time to discuss all aspects of a patient's care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr Rick Sanders was wonderful. He was thorough, explained everything to me, answered questions I had and questions I hadn't even asked yet. He made me feel confident and hopeful for the first time in a year that we would get my symptoms diagnosed. I have finally found my new PCP.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr Sanders is great! Have recommended him to other family members.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Doctor Sanders is very attentive to my care and well being
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr was very EXCELLENT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
All my questions and concerns addressed professionally and understandably.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Listened to concerns and treatment
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Sanders discuss his findings and where he believed to be the right treatment with me
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
I feel like Dr wasn't worried about me as much as closing time but other than that I really love Dr Sanders
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr. Sanders was on time and professional. Provided info and treatment I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
I saw Dr. Sanders for first visit and was very impressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
I love Dr sanders!! He's so nice and I feel like I can trust him. He listens and I feel like I can be honest and not be judged.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
Loved that we actually got to see a doctor, Dr Rick Sanders. Will definitely recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Went over my options for treatment and care giving options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Dr. Sanders is always thorough. He listens carefully to me and examines to determine my problem and prescribes the correct medicine or explains what I need to do solve my problem or preventive future problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Listens and explains everything very well. Very caring. Easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Very thorough and explained all info
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
It was great. Told me my options, described ind entail what to expect and what all the treatments would accomplish. Also explained the financial costs, prioritizing my financial and health outcomes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Dr Sanders is VERY thorough and explains and asks questions to determine the issue, he is also very conscious of all meds
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Good experience. Nice doctor and staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Dr Sanders is very friendly, very professional and treated my problem very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr sanders listened to my questions and concerns about new meds being prescribed and looked into the matter and adjusted new visits with specialist which I needed to see concerning the issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
It was a very good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
He listen to what I had to say
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr. Sanders answered all of my questions that may be feel a lot better before I left about any questions that I have
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Awesome
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Felt listened to and both of us together decided on a course of action
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Wonderful visit so helpful in explaining my heart valve problem and giving opinion that I needed!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr sanders is the best caregiver I have ever had, he is very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Great facility with great staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Liked this Dr. He did not rush me out and took plenty time explaining.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
My Doctor is very informative and gives one the freedom to interact with him about your treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Very great experience. Doctor Sanders was thorough in his exam as well as in his explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
That doctor is very respectful and has an excellent bedside manner. He's my favorite.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
It was a very good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Very impressed with Dr. Sanders plan for treatment. Concern was much appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
I wish my doctor would have gone into more detail about what he believes is my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
I liked him and how he took his time to explain my care and the process. Will recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr. Sanders did not rush and listed to all of my concerns and issues and addressed them all promptly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2025
Talks where you can understand what's going on love it
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Dr. Sanders is a compassionate and understanding doctor and my family and I are so glad we found him.