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Thomas Rick Sanders

Thomas Rick Sanders, MD

Family MedicineEmergency Medicine

Telemedicine Visits Available
Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
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Need help scheduling? Call (318)966-1640

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Adults Over 65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About 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

  1. St. Francis Medical Group Primary Care North 7th
  2. St Francis Primary Care Clinic- Well Road
    • 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

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
  • 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 reviews

The 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.

Provider explained things clearly
Provider showed concern
Provider included you in decisions
Likelihood of recommending this provider
Provider discussed treatment options
Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Liked the doc and staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Very Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Diagnosed within a few minutes. Explained meds prescribed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Excellent Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    I highly recommend this doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    Confidence in providers

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Great Dr and listens to your questions and opinions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Very comfortable talking to doctor and nurse about any issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    I liked both my dr and nurse. Each were attentive and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Have already recommended to sister & friend. Both see him now.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Caring and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Very thoroughl

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    This doctor actually listens to your concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Dr Sanders is extremely great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Doctor provided options and information that was helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Dr Sanders is great! Have recommended him to other family members.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Doctor Sanders is very attentive to my care and well being

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Dr was very EXCELLENT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    All my questions and concerns addressed professionally and understandably.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Listened to concerns and treatment

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr. Sanders discuss his findings and where he believed to be the right treatment with me

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Sanders was on time and professional. Provided info and treatment I needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    I saw Dr. Sanders for first visit and was very impressed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Loved that we actually got to see a doctor, Dr Rick Sanders. Will definitely recommend

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Went over my options for treatment and care giving options

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Listens and explains everything very well. Very caring. Easy to talk to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Very thorough and explained all info

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Good experience. Nice doctor and staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Dr Sanders is very friendly, very professional and treated my problem very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    It was a very good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    He listen to what I had to say

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Awesome

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Felt listened to and both of us together decided on a course of action

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Wonderful visit so helpful in explaining my heart valve problem and giving opinion that I needed!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Dr sanders is the best caregiver I have ever had, he is very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Great facility with great staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Liked this Dr. He did not rush me out and took plenty time explaining.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Very great experience. Doctor Sanders was thorough in his exam as well as in his explanations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    That doctor is very respectful and has an excellent bedside manner. He's my favorite.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    It was a very good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Very impressed with Dr. Sanders plan for treatment. Concern was much appreciated.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Excellent

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2025

    Talks where you can understand what's going on love it

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Dr. Sanders is a compassionate and understanding doctor and my family and I are so glad we found him.