Neil Saunders, MD
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RoleGeneral Surgery
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Research Program
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Practicing Since2015
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (316 ratings)
Neil D. Saunders, MD is an assistant professor of surgery, Division of General and GI Surgery, in the Department of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Saunders began practicing at Emory in 2015.
Double-board certified in surgical oncology and general surgery, Dr. Saunders specializes in thyroid and endocrine surgery. Specificially, the treatment of thyroid cancer, and cancers of the adrenal gland and parathyroids. He also treats patients for benign and non-cancerous diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas and adrenal glands.
Dr. Saunders received his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. His postgraduate medical training included a general surgery residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by a complex general surgical oncology fellowship at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Title/Journal | Authors | Publication Date |
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Annals of surgical oncology |
JL McMullin, J Sharma, T Gillespie, SG Patel, CJ Weber, ND Saunders | 01/11/2023 |
Improved Adherence to ATA Medullary Thyroid Cancer Treatment Guidelines. Annals of surgical oncology |
JL McMullin, J Sharma, T Gillespie, SG Patel, CJ Weber, ND Saunders | 01/11/2023 |
Environmental Chemicals and their Association with Hyperparathyroidism. World journal of surgery |
JL McMullin, J Codner, SG Patel, J Sharma, X Hu, DP Jones, CJ Weber, ND Saunders | 01/02/2023 |
Annals of surgical oncology |
G Spolverato, G Capelli, G Lorenzoni, D Gregori, MH Squires, GA Poultsides, RC Fields, MP Bloomston, SM Weber, KI Votanopoulos, AW Acher, LX Jin, WG Hawkins, CR Schmidt, DA Kooby, DJ Worhunsky, ND Saunders, EA Levine, CS Cho, SK Maithel, S Pucciarelli, TM Pawlik | 01/02/2022 |
Environmental chemicals and metabolic disruption in primary and secondary human parathyroid tumors. Surgery |
X Hu, N Saunders, S Safley, MR Smith, Y Liang, V Tran, J Sharma, DP Jones, CJ Weber | 01/01/2021 |
Surgery |
JY Liu, BS Peine, E Mlaver, SG Patel, CJ Weber, ND Saunders, WE Pofahl, J Sharma | 01/01/2021 |
The American surgeon |
SG Patel, ND Saunders, S Jamshed, CJ Weber, J Sharma | 01/09/2019 |
Avoiding Pitfalls in Insulinomas by Preoperative Localization with a Dual Imaging Approach. The American surgeon |
KM Ramonell, ND Saunders, J Sarmiento, Z Bercu, L Martin, CJ Weber, J Sharma, SG Patel | 01/07/2019 |
Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio and Transarterial Chemoembolization in Neuroendocrine Tumor Metastases. The Journal of surgical research |
SM McDermott, ND Saunders, EB Schneider, D Strosberg, J Onesti, M Dillhoff, CR Schmidt, LA Shirley | 01/12/2018 |
Prognostic Impact of Serum Pancreastatin Following Chemoembolization for Neuroendocrine Tumors. Annals of surgical oncology |
D Strosberg, EB Schneider, J Onesti, N Saunders, B Konda, M Shah, M Dillhoff, CR Schmidt, LA Shirley | 01/11/2018 |
The American surgeon |
EW Beal, ND Saunders, JF Kearney, E Lyon, L Wei, MH Squires, LX Jin, DJ Worhunsky, KI Votanopoulos, A Ejaz, G Poultsides, RC Fields, D Swords, AW Acher, SM Weber, SK Maithel, T Pawlik, CR Schmidt | 01/03/2018 |
Impact of lymph node ratio in selecting patients with resected gastric cancer for adjuvant therapy. Surgery |
Y Kim, MH Squires, GA Poultsides, RC Fields, SM Weber, KI Votanopoulos, DA Kooby, DJ Worhunsky, LX Jin, WG Hawkins, AW Acher, CS Cho, N Saunders, EA Levine, CR Schmidt, SK Maithel, TM Pawlik | 01/08/2017 |
Neuropsychological Changes in Primary Hyperparathyroidism after Parathyroidectomy. The American surgeon |
JY Liu, ND Saunders, A Chen, CJ Weber, J Sharma | 01/09/2016 |
Readmission Following Gastric Cancer Resection: Risk Factors and Survival. Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract |
AW Acher, MH Squires, RC Fields, GA Poultsides, C Schmidt, KI Votanopoulos, TM Pawlik, LX Jin, A Ejaz, DA Kooby, M Bloomston, D Worhunsky, EA Levine, N Saunders, E Winslow, CS Cho, G Leverson, SK Maithel, SM Weber | 01/07/2016 |
Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract |
JK Onesti, LA Shirley, ND Saunders, GW Davidson, ME Dillhoff, H Khabiri, GE Guy, JD Dowell, CR Schmidt, MH Shah, M Bloomston | 01/03/2016 |
Examination of unplanned 30-day readmissions to a comprehensive cancer hospital. Journal of oncology practice |
ND Saunders, SD Nichols, MA Antiporda, K Johnson, K Walker, R Nilsson, L Graham, M Old, RB Klisovic, S Penza, CR Schmidt | 01/03/2015 |
Annals of surgical oncology |
Y Kim, A Ejaz, G Spolverato, MH Squires, G Poultsides, RC Fields, M Bloomston, SM Weber, K Votanopoulos, AW Acher, LX Jin, WG Hawkins, C Schmidt, D Kooby, D Worhunsky, N Saunders, CS Cho, EA Levine, SK Maithel, TM Pawlik | 01/02/2015 |
Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract |
AW Acher, MH Squires, RC Fields, GA Poultsides, C Schmidt, KI Votanopoulos, TM Pawlik, LX Jin, A Ejaz, DA Kooby, M Bloomston, D Worhunsky, EA Levine, N Saunders, E Winslow, CS Cho, K Meredith, G Leverson, SK Maithel, SM Weber | 01/02/2015 |
Annals of surgical oncology |
Y Kim, G Spolverato, A Ejaz, MH Squires, G Poultsides, RC Fields, M Bloomston, SM Weber, K Votanopoulos, AW Acher, LX Jin, WG Hawkins, C Schmidt, D Kooby, D Worhunsky, N Saunders, EA Levine, CS Cho, SK Maithel, TM Pawlik | 01/01/2015 |
Annals of surgical oncology |
A Ejaz, G Spolverato, Y Kim, MH Squires, G Poultsides, R Fields, M Bloomston, SM Weber, K Votanopoulos, DJ Worhunsky, D Swords, LX Jin, C Schmidt, AW Acher, N Saunders, CS Cho, JM Herman, SK Maithel, TM Pawlik | 01/10/2014 |
Aesthetic surgery journal |
HR Moyer, B Ghazi, N Saunders, A Losken | 01/02/2012 |
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10/05/2024 |
Dr. Saunders has been perfect! |
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04/05/2024 |
The experience was a pleasant one |
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05/04/2024 |
He was great! Drew pictures and answered all of our questions! |
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31/03/2024 |
Dr. Saunders was so helpful and gave a great explanation of the problem and the operation to correct it. I felt he was really concerned about the confusion with the appointment and cared about making this experience as painless as possible. |
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19/03/2024 |
Dr. Saunders is an excellent Care Provider, he made sure I understood everything. |
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12/03/2024 |
Spent a great deal of time explaining the issues and even followed up with a phone call. Very impressed by Dr Saunders |
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08/03/2024 |
Very good care, and communication. |
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03/03/2024 |
Nice |
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02/03/2024 |
Dr had more information than previous Dr this was second opinion and I was so very pleased I did this!!! Will stick w Emory for sure!!!! |
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06/02/2024 |
Excellent in every way. |
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05/02/2024 |
Dr Saunders was outstanding. He came and got me personally from the waiting area. He took time to discuss the next steps and how to take care of the wound. He got me quickly in and out of the office and helped set up the follow up visit. High praise for his attention to his patient and taking time to discuss the next few weeks after surgery |
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11/01/2024 |
My office appointment was with Dr. Neil Saunders. He epitomizes excellence in medical care: he asks questions, listens, and clearly describes his assessment and recommended plan for addressing the patient's (in this,me) problem and needs! I commend him at the highest level possible. |
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06/01/2024 |
Dr. Saunders is very thorough and explained the entire process. |
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12/12/2023 |
Dr Saunders is such a wonderful doctor. He's extremely nice and shows extreme care. He is a tremendous asset to Emory! |
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08/12/2023 |
Excellent |
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01/12/2023 |
Thoroughly described options |
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04/11/2023 |
I feel very comfortable and relaxed About having my procedure done. |
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27/10/2023 |
Very impressed with Dr. Saunders, as was my mom who came with me. I appreciate his attentiveness to care and thoroughness |
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13/10/2023 |
Dr. Saunders is very knowledgeable and caring. |
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12/10/2023 |
I was very impressed with the level of professionalism I received from everyone. |
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06/10/2023 |
My doctor was GREAT. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him to anyone. |
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03/10/2023 |
Dr. Saunders was amazing with explaining my test results. |
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26/09/2023 |
Excellent explanation as to upcoming procedure. |
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26/09/2023 |
Dr. Saunders and Dr.Brand seem very knowledgeable. They reviewed by medical history before meeting with me. They explained what the issues were and patiently answered all my questions. |
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26/09/2023 |
Great |
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08/09/2023 |
All of my questions were answered and explained to my understanding, I was never hurried! |
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05/09/2023 |
Dr. Saunders is always very thorough and caring. I respect his expertise and advice. |
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01/09/2023 |
Dr Neil Saunders us an outstanding surgeon!! |
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29/08/2023 |
Very professional physicians caring and kind |
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22/08/2023 |
The doctor did an excellent job with explaining test results and the condition for which I was seeking medical and surgical advice. |
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13/06/2023 |
I reference Emory as an example of an organization that is committed to delivering exemplary service. |
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09/06/2023 |
Dr.Saunders was great at explaining and answering any questions I had. |
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09/06/2023 |
I felt comfortable the entire time. During Ultrasound, the Lab Technician was very clear about what she doing and I felt relaxed.Dr Saunders Follow up visit was good. Very concerned and answered all my questions. |
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06/06/2023 |
The doctor walked me out to the waiting area!!! I have never had such a caring manners! Outstanding! |
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06/06/2023 |
Dr Saunders was very thorough. He went over my CT scan and explained everthing |
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03/06/2023 |
Dr. Saunders listened very well to all of my concerns even when many other doctors have not |
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26/05/2023 |
Dr. Saunders is a blessing!!! |
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25/05/2023 |
Everyone was fantastic, courteous and professional, particularly Dr. Saunders. I wish I could have him as my PCP. |
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07/05/2023 |
I was made to feel very comfortable before and after my procedure |
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07/05/2023 |
Dr. Saunders appears very knowledgeable, and I trust him completely with my care. |
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29/04/2023 |
Great |
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28/04/2023 |
Dr. Saunders answers questions directly. He is concerned with patient's understanding. |
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28/03/2023 |
Best experience I have had with a physicians since moving to GA 1.5 years ago. |
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07/03/2023 |
Would definitely recommend. Experienced professional, understanding and tof |
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12/02/2023 |
Doctor Was very prompt, polite and thoroughly explained the procedure and any possible complications. |
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07/02/2023 |
Dr.Saunders spoke to me 20-30 pre surgical talk in deep simple language; he answered all my concerns.. Remarkable Dr.. |
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28/01/2023 |
Review of the technology to be used and the practically to my life. |
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14/01/2023 |
I've already recommended Dr. Saunders to my daughter. She has a similar issue. |
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13/01/2023 |
Dr Saunders is exceptional,Caring, professional, and compassionate Doctor. He took his time to explain about my surgery plans. He also used diagrams to explain risks and benefits of my surgery plans before my procedure. He never rushed talking with us nor rushed us to respond. He took a great care of me on my post op appointment. I can't say enough and definitely highly recommend him to others!!!! |
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10/01/2023 |
Excellent |
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15/12/2022 |
Great atmosphere ...very caring...very professional |
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13/12/2022 |
Dr Saunders is matter of fact and explained the approach needed. |
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02/12/2022 |
Dr Saunders was very nice and professional and caring. |
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03/11/2022 |
Dr. Saunders does an excellent job explaining issues related to initial diagnosis, surgical recommendations and post op care. Would highly recommend him to anyone with an endocrine problem that requires surgical intervention. |
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28/10/2022 |
Dr.Ramize & especially Dr.Saunders were super; Dr.Saunders must be a great dude.. |
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23/07/2022 |
Dr. Saunders is one of the best providers I've ever had. He keeps you informed, and involved in the process of your health(care). |
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22/07/2022 |
It was good |
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22/07/2022 |
Dr Saunders was the most professional knowledgeable friendly and supportive doctor I have ever had |
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21/07/2022 |
Good |
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19/07/2022 |
Excellent and informative |
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19/07/2022 |
All showed concern in my care. |
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17/07/2022 |
I was never left with unanswered questions. |
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28/06/2022 |
Dr. Saunders was very professional, personable and kind. His explanation of my issues was excellent and put me at great ease. We established a plan moving forward. It was such a pleasant experience and I am very grateful for that. |
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17/06/2022 |
Dr. Saunders should teach a class on bedside manners. From drawing diagrams to help me understand what he proposed to do to assessing the situation and offering me an immediate solution. I had a great experience. |
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10/06/2022 |
Very thorough during ultrasound. Very thorough with Doctor explaining results and if necessary folliwup. |
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10/06/2022 |
Super professional, knowledgeable , informative |
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07/06/2022 |
Very clear and helpful and respectful |
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30/05/2022 |
Felt a bit unsure about the information I was receiving. |