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Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)
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Patient Rating
5.0
/5
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117 reviews
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
Geriatrics
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Biological Sciences - University of Nevada | B.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Medical | Osteopathic Medicine - Western University of Health Sciences | D.O. |
| Internship | Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine | Intern |
| Residency | Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine | Resident |
| Fellowship | Internal Medicine, Geriatrics Division - University of Utah School of Medicine | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Davizon-Castillo, P., McMahon, B., Aguila, S., Bark, D., Ashworth, K., Allawzi, A., Campbell, R.A., Montenont, E., Nemkov, T., D'Alessandro, A., Clendenen, N., Shih, L., Sanders, N.A., Higa, K., Cox, A., Padilla-Romo, Z., Hernandez, G., Wartchow, E., Trahan, G.D., Nozik-Grayck, E., Jones, K., Pietras, E.M., DeGregori, J., Rondina, M.T., Di Paola, J. (2019). TNF-¿-driven inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction define the platelet hyperreactivity of aging. Blood, 134(9), 727-740.
- Sanders N, Jetter T, Brignole M, Hamdan (2012). Standardized Care Pathway versus Conventional Approach in the Management of Patients Presenting with Faint at the University of Utah. Pacing and clinical electrophysiology, 2012,
- Sanders N, Ganguly J, Jetter T, Daccarrett M, Wasmund S, Brignole M, Hamdan (2012). Atrial Fibrillation: A risk factor for non-accidental falls. Pacing and clinical electrophysiology, 2012(35), 973-979.
- Sanders NA, Supiano MA, Lewis EF, Liu J, CLaggett B, Pfeffer MA, Desai AS, Sweitzer NK, Solomon SD, Fang J (2018). The frailty syndrome and outcomes in the TOPCAT trial; doi: 10.1002/ejhf.1308. European journal of heart failure,
- Lund E, Sanders NA, Brignole M, Hamdan M (2013). Cost Analysis of the Faint and Fall Clinic: A New Model in Health-care Delivery. The Journal of innovations in cardiac rhythm management, 4, 1258-1263.
Case Report
- Sanders N, Jetter (2011). Syncope Masquerading as a Fall with Seizure Activity. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 111(9), 551.
Abstract
- Ganguly J, Jetter T, Sanders N (2011). Atrial Fibrillation Independently Increases the Risk for Non-Accidental Falls in the Elderly. 8(5), Supplement.
Other
- Sanders N (2011). Fainting and Falling: Are you at Risk?.
- Manley N, Schleifer W, Sanders (2016). Geriatrics Evaluation and Management Tools. Syncope Chapter.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Sanders (2017). AGS CoCare: Ortho Co-management Curriculum, ¿Secondary Fracture Prevention,¿ American Geriatrics Society, New York, NY 2017 (peer reviewed contribution).
- Sanders N, Singpiel (2016). Listener Question: Can Over-the-Counter Medications Increase the Chances of Falls in Elders?.
- Sanders N, Singpiel (2016). Falling is Not a Just a Part of Getting Older, It Is a Health Crisis.
Excellent caring Doctor. Takes the time with her patients to make sure they understand.
Natalie provides huge insight and compassion that couple brilliantly with her professional knowledge and wisdom.
Dr. Sanders is friendly and actually really listened to what I was saying. If she didn't know or remember about something, she takes the time to review it or look it up. I have great confidence in Dr. Sanders and feel lucky to have her as my PCP.
Compassionate caring Doctor. Takes time to listen and provides excellent care.
Dr. Sanders is very attentive'listens carefully and is so caring.
I am privileged to have Natalie Sanders as my geriatrics primary care DO.
Excellent DR,
Natalie Sanders is so delightful to work with. She has experience and knowledge and makes you feel comfortable. My husband and I look forward to our appointments.
Dr Sanders is a kind and caring person and an excellent physician.
Dr Sanders is wonderful! She is so caring and a good listener. My mom really likes her because she explains things in a way that my mom can understand. We are grateful to have her as my moms PCP!
Dr. Sanders is the most caring, respectful and effective health care professional yet encountered by am 86 year old patient. She is thorough and calm, makes asking questions easy.
Kind compassionate and extremely knowledgeable. The type of caregiver we have been looking for
Dr. Sanders is a highly competent and caring physician.
Dr. Natalie Sanders is an extremely personable, competent and professional physician. She has been our primary care physician for several years, and has always been very attentive to, and focused on, our health issues and the best course of action to treat those issues. We have found her to be compassionate, responsive and knowledgeable in all of our interactions. We would recommend her to anyone seeking the highest quality of health care, and would give her five stars across the board.
Dr. Sanders is exactly who you want to go see if you are an aging patient or a child with an aging parent. She truly "sees" her patients and listens intently.
One of the best.
In four years as her patient I have been regularly impressed happy to have chosen her as my provider.
Dr. Sanders never disappoints as she is a great listener, very knowledgeable, attentive, caring, patient, and easy to talk to!
I don't have all. Day for anappointment
Natalie A Sanders, is a compassionate and knowledgeable doctor who listens to our oncerns and provides exceptional care.
Dr Sanders is knowledgable, professional, caring, takes the time to get to know her patients, and she loves what she does. I respect her opinions and health knowledge.
Wonderful physician - kind, thoughtful, good listener.
Good provider
Dr. Sanders is a true professional that is concerned about her patient's health and well being. She is very thorough and astute in in her finding and solutions.
Dr. Sanders is very attentive to the details on conditions I have. She asks questions and feel she really listens to me. I am very pleased to have her as my PCP!
She understands and relates to her parents in a positive manner that builds trust and confidence. She is an excellent physician.
She is an excellent Dr. I even enjoy my appointments takes time and goes through everything that's going on. I really love her!
Dr. Sanders is a very caring healthcare provider. I feel very lucky to have been assigned to her.
Dr. Sanders is very caring and knowledgeable and we feel very grateful that she's our doctor.
I would highly recommend Dr. Sanders. I am confident in her care and understanding about the 'whole person' aspect of the spectrum of health care.
Dr. Sanders is the very best physician IÕve ever had as a patient. She is kind, caring, extremely knowledgeable and very thorough in her care. I am so very grateful sheÕs my physician.
Dr Sanders provided kindness and support due to the recent passing of my husband.
Excellent rapport, communication, personal interest, informative [TRANSLATED]
Great Doctor!!
She is always on time and very attentive. She has really helped me out and understsnds my health issues.
Awesome!
Dr Sanders is an excellent physician. She is always caring and takes time to listen to my concerns.
Dr Sanders is caring, knowledgeable, up to date on research and puts her patients interests first.
She is a gift to her profession!
I am glad to have her on my side.
Attentive, caring, thoughtful, thorough and respectful
Dr Sanders is a genuine professional. First she is a good listener and directs our medical needs after providing good doctoring. This is rare in today's overtly fast paced patience processing. Shas become a aware advocate of our needs.
Was very impressed with Natalie Sanders. She really cares about me as a patient.
After this first visit with Dr. Sanders, I like her and her visit manner. It will be very pleasant to have her as my doctor in the coming years.
The best primary care doctor I have ever worked with
A professional in every way, with all the traits you want in a doctor: smarts, kindness, caring and empathy.
Dr Sanders has become the best at doctoring for my wife and I in our later years. If you want an a doctor who really listens with appropriate recommendations Dr Sanders is perfect.
Dr Sanders is caring and compassionate. My visits never feel rushed and she addresses all my issues with detailed advice and positive action steps.
Dr Sanders is interested in her patients as functioning adults. She listens with respect.
What I appreciated so much about Dr Sanders was how she listened to us. She gave us feedback and accepted to be our advocate. It was a wonderful experience.
She is comfortable with us and my husband listens to her..she is amazing and I'm thankful she is taking care of [NAME REMOVED]!!!
Natalie is very knowledgeable and caring. We always enjoy our appointments with her.
Dr. Sanders is very caring and listens to my concerns. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a doctor.
Very good listener. Also answers your question very well.
Dr Sanders was very patient with an uncooperative patient with advanced dementia.
Dr Sanders was kind, caring, decisive, and well educated.
Dr Sanders took her time in answering my questions and went above and beyond to help me understand directions.
Dr. Sanders is the best Doctor I have ever had. She is very professional and she obviously she cares about you as a person.
Very through. Very caring.
Dr. Natalie Sanders is absolutely the best physician with whom we have worked during the 49 years of our marriage. She is professional, while being personable. She is knowledgeable, while carefully explaining the health issues and their treatments. She is obviously busy; but never too busy to answer any question and address any anxiety. We highly recommend her to any of our friends and associates regularly.
The doctor is patient, kind, understanding, and helpful. I feel extremely lucky to have her as my primary care physician.
She is extremely knowledgeable about our conditions
Incredibly caring and intelligent. Listens carefully and doesn't assume the patient does not know their own body. She is very careful to review important decisions made in the past and clearly describes the future care plan. She is the best. Residents and Fellows are lucky to have her as a teacher and as a mentor.
Dr Natalie Sanders, DO, is always kind, compassionate, listens to every word, even some of my unconventional ideas for healing, but doesn't hesitate to express her honest concerns, especially when it comes to mental health. and better support in that arena.
We love Dr Sanders, thank you for the way you treat Joseph
Natalie is always professional, competent and wise. Always cheerful and a delight to be around.
Great listener. Thorough explanation for actions she recommended to address my health conditions.
Dr. Sanders has been our delightful and very helpful primary caregiver for the five years we've been in UT. She listens well, explains well, knows her stuff, and genuinely cares. Couldn't ask for better.
Dr Sanders is very respectful and caring. I would recommend her to anyone
Pleasant, friendly and knowledgeable.
Natalie listens intently and spends as much time as needed to answer all my concerns
This was my first appointment with Dr. Sanders, my new primary provider. I felt at ease immediately and was extremely pleased with the entire appointment. She discussed all of my concerns with me on a very thorough and careful manner and listened and responded appropriately and precisely.
Dr. Sanders is awesome. I have only seen her a couple of times but she is up to date on all of my ongoing medical issues. We should all be so lucky to have a doctor like her!
Want an amazingly smart and kind Physician? Natalie Sanders is that and more. Always willing to listen to her patients, while working together with each patient on a medical plan that helps. Kind, helpful and smart!
Dr. Natalie Sanders is an excellent, caring and professional physician. She treats both my wife and me, and we are very happy with her care and advice. Dr. Sanders is always aware of our individual issues, and has thoughtful, specific recommendations every time we see her. We would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a great primary care physician.
Tia was my first visit as a new patient to Dr Sanders. I was pleased that we were able to discuss my medical history so that when a needed occasion arrives she will be able to prescribe a solution. I feel that I am in capable hands.
I was left waiting for half an hour but she apologized and was very helpful
Dr. Sanders is always extremely attentive, outgoing, friendly, engaging, willing to spend whatever time necessary to cover all aspects of the visit. She is always willing to discuss all options for further treatment, medication, or follow ups and referrals. Very personable as well!
wonderful, caring doctor.
Dr. Sanders is the best!! I take my mom to her and I can't wait til I'm a geriatric so I can have her as my Dr.
Dr. Sanders is sensitive to the needs of her patients. She listens carefully, interacts positively, offers clear instructions and cares about the caregiver as well as the patient. She works very effectively with the team at the Madsen Clinic caring for the whole patient.
Very caring
If you need a local physician I recommend Natalie A Sanders, DO highly
Great personality and knowledge
Really fine and responsive care.
She goes above and beyond to treat physical and mental--a whole body approach. I love her empathy and listening skills. She's a wonderful person.
Dr. Sanders is an excellent listener. She takes the necessary time to discuss plans of action so that I as a patient am involved.
Dr. Sanders treated me very well.
Dr. Sanders was filling in for my PCP and took it very seriously. I felt very comfortable.
Expierence and professional at its finest
Dr. Sanders is a caring doctor who listens to my concerns.
Dr. Sanders was very attentive to my needs and desire to improve my quality of life. This was demonstrated in part by how much time (more than an hour) she spent with me and her willingness to actually touch me. I really liked my first interaction with her and plan to keep her as my primary care physician.
Dr. Sanders is a great Doctor. She is smart, listens and proceeds with correct ordering of tests and treatments.
Dr Sanders is always very thoughtful, thorough and constantly looking for any ways to improve my health issues.
Dr. Sanders was very cool, calm and respectful the entire time and I feel like she cared deeply about my Health and memory.
She is so kind and considerate. I feel like she is really listening when I am speaking. She's the best!
Dr. Sanders was very thorough and took the time necessary to assess my health care and create a plan moving forward. She is very personable and easy to talk to and I look forward to being under her care.
Dr. Sanders compassion and professionalism are world class. She is an attentive listener and effective communicator. Her caring heart shows through in her acknowledgment of her patient's concerns and perspectives.
She is a very good doctor!?
Dr Sanders took a genuine interest in me with my health and emotional wellbeing.
Dr. Sanders listened to my concerns.
I am a fan of Dr Natalies. She has a vested interest in my health and answers all my questions.
Dr. Sanders was attentive and spent adequate time discussing my concerns.
Dr.Sanders has been so helpful to me and is still trying to find new ways out my coincidence.
This doctor has been consistently very good to work with since the beginning 2 years ago.
She is a rockstar among physicians! She has both brilliance and empathy, two important values for a doctor to have.
She is very thoughtful in her discussions. I respect her approach so much. She is very caring.
Dr Sanders has always been approachable and professional.
I just did tell you how much I like her. She is knowledgeable, kind, understanding, non judgmental, intelligent and very good. She is darling besides all that. So glad and happy I found her.
Very Empathetic!
Pleasant and knowledgeable. I did not feel rushed.
She is excellent and consistently so.
Dr Sanders is probably the best primary care physician I've ever had. She is considerate, thorough , practical & is a good listener. Have never felt like an appointment was rushed. She asks if there are any other concerns you'd like to address . Highly recommend.
So glad to find such a caring and competent physician.
She is the very best, so fortunate to have her take care of us
She treats me as an adult that she respects.
See previous comments on the visit. I found her very competent and caring.
She had reviewed my chart and knew what my issues are. We had a helpful conversation
I have not worked directly with Dr. Sanders but she has always stopped in to say hello, ask if I had questions and review with me the care that was being recommended.
Natalie A. Sanders is very knowledgeable and caring. We have great confidence in her.
I met Dr. Natalie Sanders for the first time as a new patient, and was very happy with the experience. She was very attentive, personable, patient, and spent an hour with me. At this point, I would have no hesitation in recommending Dr. Sanders to anyone
Attentive, smart, engaging.
As stated above, Natalie Sanders, DO, listens with a compassionate ear and allows me to be an active participant in my care. I respect her perspective and recommendations and work in tandem doing the best on my end to eat well, exercise and have a positive attitude toward extending the quality of my life as long as possible. I am grateful shes my primary care doctor.
We love Dr Sanders, she smiles, she laughs with my husband and makes him feel comfortable.
Wait was short.Dr Sanders introduced student and they did a thorough exam .They answered my questions and Dr Sanders involved me in developing a treatment plan a set follow up appointment
I look forward to being a patient in your practice.
very good
Dr. Sanders is a very energetic person who continues to be persistent in addressing issues I may have that aren't always easy or quick to remedy. She prioritizes what's most important to address so that I don't get overwhelmed.
Excellent provider
was happy to meet her for first time
Dr. Sanders is a caring and listens to what I say. I respect her suggestions and observations and trust her judgement in deciding the care needed.
Consistent and encouraging.
As always my experience with Natalie was totally satisfying.
Thanks for taking such good care of me.i appreciate your kindness and understanding.
outstanding professional by every measure, sincere. caring
Dr sanders is wonderful and is very concerned about my husband she listens, watches, observes and talks with him in a very caring way, so happy she is our doctor.
She is excellent!
Dr. Sanders is a very thoughtful and caring physician
Dr. Sanders was very thorough and explained the tests she ordered clearly.
I think Natalie Sanders is an excellent doctor with superior skills, wonderful bedside manner, and the ability to listen. I would rate her a 5++
Ttotally good nice people.
Dr. Sanders took the time to listen and diagnose the problems.
Excellent
Doc was helpful, kind and informative and answered all my questions.
Good
Dr. Sanders is very thorough and very helpful and she listens to me and supports my concerns.
Provider's panel is full so recommending this provider would be to no avail.
Dr Sanders is great!
My doctor far exceeded my expectations and treated me with careful interest and respect, and compassion. I left feeling understood.
As mentioned earlier, Best checkup I've ever had."
Excellent
Dr. Sanders is a caring and concerned physician who takes the time to answer any questions and really listen to the patient. She is professional, but always very kind and down-to-earth. I have recommended her to several friends and family members.
Excellent
Excellent
Home run.
Dr. Sanders is outstanding in her professional compassionate care. I trust her and consider her the best physician for me as she listens and explains the what and why of any treatment she suggests. Her concern for me as her patient has earned my confidence.
Dr. Sanders is the most attentive and caring physician with whom I have ever interfaced. While she Is very professional, she Is also down-to-earth, personable and responsive to every question and concern.
Dr Sanders was great!
Dr Sanders is the best
The doctor was not rushed and spent 60 minutes with me going over all my systems and questions. I feel the care is outstanding.
excellent
Excellent
Dr, Sanders is easily the best health care professional that my wife and I have ever had. She is responsive, happy to answer concerns, genuinely interested in our health and well-being, and willing to give us the time necessary.
always a good experience.
She said she would renew my prescription, but did not. This is third time this has happened, for a simple maintenance medication.
we are waiting for x-rays before following up w exercise.
Dr. Sanders listens well and offers suggestions. I feel that she respects me as a person and I feel comfortable telling her my feelings and thoughts.
very understanding and helpful about my medical concerns
Put good attention, good opinions.
all of this care was provided on the phone regarding medicine.
We appreciate Dr. Sanders. She is friendly and is caring for her patients. I feel good that my mom is under her care.
Listened well, gave thoughtful advice, and took time to discuss my concerns.
Dr. Sanders is wonderful, very caring and she took the time to listen and answered questions.
Dr. Sanders is an excellent Dr.
Doctor listened carefully to my concerns and promised follow-up for me
All good.
This was a proactive virtual visit to address concerns I had. It was excellent although the video did not work and the visit was an audio visit. But all concerns were discussed to my satisfaction and a plan made to go forward.
The doctor was extremely helpful, even by phone
Dr. Sanders and her team are amazing! Dr. Sanders patient care is unparalleled in my experience.