About Dr. Sanderson
"My patients are my top priority. Each patient deserves and can expect my personal total commitment to his/her well being. I believe in educating and informing every patient fully about their chosen procedure. I strive to meet each patient's individual needs in a warm, caring environment." - Dr. Sanderson
Education, Committees and Awards
Education
Undergraduate: Cornell University
Ithaca, New York (1974-1978)
BS Degree in Microbiology
Medical School: Univ. of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas (1980-1984)
M.D. Degree
Post-Doctoral Training
Internship: General Surgery (1984-1985)
Univ. of Maryland Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
Residency: General Surgery (1985-1988)
Univ. of Maryland Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
Chief Residency: General Surgery (1988-1989)
Univ. of Maryland Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
Fellowship: Plastic Surgery (1989-1991)
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Committees
1998-2000 Chief of Surgery, Overlake Hospital
Overlake Hospital Medical Executive Committee – 1998 - 2003
2000-2001 Secretary-Treasurer, Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons
2001-2003 President, Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons
2001-2003 Chair of Credentialing Committee Overlake Hospital
2009-2010 Vice President, Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons
2010-2011 President, Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeon
Seattle University Entrepreneurship Center Advisory Board
Cornell University Alumni Admissions Ambassdor Network
Professional Awards
Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business Award for Excellence in Customer Service
Golden Hands Award from the Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons for Excellence in Aesthetic Surgery - 1998
Golden Hands Award from the Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons for Excellence in Aesthetic Surgery - 2000
Golden Hands Award from the Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons for Excellence in Aesthetic Surgery - 2003
Assembly of Turkish American Association, Achievement in Science Award - 2001
Paul Harris Fellowship, Awarded by Rotary International Foundation - 2001
“Seattle Magazine,” Voted One of the Best Physicians for Women’s Health: Sept. 2003
Best Presentation Award from Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons – 2014
Best Presentation Award from Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons - 2015
Memberships
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons
Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons
Washington State Medical Association
King County Medical Association