Dr Mary Anna Sanders

Dr Sanders grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. After graduating from Girls Preparatory School, she received a bachelor of science in pre-med biology as well as a bachelor of arts in english from Lee University, from where she graduated magna cum laude. She attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine before returning home for residency at the UT College of Medicine Chattanooga Campus at Baroness Erlanger Hospital. She is a board certified fellow of the American College of Obstetricians/Gynecologists. She is also a certified diplomate of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians.

Dr Sanders feels that her "job" is a calling and passionately enjoys working in this field of medicine. Being the first to lay hands on a miraculous new life has not been an opportunity that she has taken for granted. Advocating to protect these tiny lives is certainly what drew her into her specialty. During this next season of life, Dr. Sanders will focus on the office management of GYN concerns in her patients as she is transitioning to a GYN only practice for the foreseeable future. Office visits are still available to confirm pregnancies with ultrasound as well as counsel and treat patients regarding difficult situations such as infertility or recurrent miscarriage as a part of this GYN only practice.

Dr. Sanders serves on the Board of Trustees for Parkridge Medical Center. She also has a special interest in missions work and serves on the board at Shepherd's Arms Rescue Mission, which was founded by her parents and is located in South Chattanooga. Fearfully & Wonderfully Made GYN moved their clinic to Shepherd’s Arms campus at the end of 2022.

Additionally serving on the board at Score International in a medical advisory role, Dr Sanders loves to participate in a medical/dental mission trip to the Dominican Republic, which has grown to have a very special place in her heart. Outside of the Dominican Republic, she has participated in short-term medical missions trips to Ghana, El Salvador, and Nepal as well. Aside from her interest in missions, she is also passionate about advocating for the rights of the preborn and partners with The Care Center located in Dayton, TN.

Honors and Awards:

2016 Frist Humanitarian Award recipient from Parkridge Medical Center

2014 Hutcherson Award recipient from UTCOM for oncology and superior surgical skills and exemplary service

 

Professional Affiliations:

Christian Medical and Dental Association

American Association of Pro-life Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Chattanooga/Hamilton County Medical Society

American College of Obstetricians/Gynecologists

American Medical Association

The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians

 

Research:

 May 2015// Epidural Anesthesia in the Latina Population: Does Prenatal Education Make A Difference?