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Raymond Sanders, MD

Location Information
  • Primary Location
    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women
    1900 W. Gauthier Rd.
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
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Meet Raymond Sanders, MD

Affiliated Member of the Medical Staff at LCMHS.

Dr. Sanders is a board-certified neonatologist and pediatrician who provides care to high-risk newborn patients in southwest Louisiana's Level III neonatal intensive care unit at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women.  

Dr. Sanders has over 40 years of experience providing neonatal and pediatric medical care as a neonatologist and NICU Medical Director in health care systems and hospitals across New York, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Missouri. Dr. Sanders has also dedicated a significant amount of his career in teaching, serving as an instructor in neonatology at the University of Rochester, and assistant professor in pediatrics at New York University Medical Center. He also has an extensive body of published academic work in the field of pediatrics and neonatal medicine. 

When your baby is admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), you can be assured that they will receive the highest level of care from a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The NICU is staffed by specialist doctors known as neonatologists, nurses, and other medical professionals trained to provide the best possible care for your baby. 

Neonatologists play a key role in the NICU. These doctors, like Dr. Sanders, specialize in newborn care, particularly for premature babies or those with medical conditions requiring intensive care. Neonatologists are responsible for diagnosing and treating your baby's medical conditions, monitoring their progress, and coordinating with other specialists to ensure comprehensive care and support for your NICU baby and your family. 

A native of New Jersey, Dr. Sanders obtained his bachelor's degree from Rutgers University. He then obtained his medical degree from Rutgers Health Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. His post-graduate medical training included a pediatric internship, residency and fellowship at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. During his medical training, Dr. Sander's received the David H. Smith Pediatric Housestaff Award, the ARVO/Nation Eye Institute Travel Fellowship Grant, and was named Samuel W. Clausen Fellow. 

Throughout his long career, Dr. Sanders has not only provided expert medical care to his patients, but has also dedicated his time to improving the healthcare industry. He has served on numerous committees and management teams for quality assurance, ethics, infection control, critical care improvement, staff quality improvement, building and grounds committee, PICU/NICU peer review committees, neonatal quality improvement, research ethics, and practice evaluation. 

Dr. Sanders is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Perinatal Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

 Specialties: 

  • High-risk pregnancies and deliveries 
  • Preterm birth and critically ill newborns 
  • Breathing disorders in newborn or preterm babies 
  • Infections in newborn or preterm babies 
  • Respiratory distress syndrome 
  • Birth defects 
  • Neonatal infections 
  • Stabilization and care of fragile NICU newborns 
  • Jaundice 
  • Airway abnormalities 
  • Neonatal hypoglycemia 

Professional Affiliations:  

  • American Academy of Pediatrics 
  • American Academy of Pediatrics - Perinatal 
Education
  • College
  • Rutgers University
    New Brunswick, NJ
  • Medical School
  • Rutgers Health Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    New Brunswick, NJ
  • Internship
  • University of Rochester
    Rochester, NY
  • Residency
  • University of Rochester
    Rochester, NY
  • Fellowship
  • University of Rochester
    Rochester, NY
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm a new patient. Can I fill out the paperwork before my appointment?
To help prepare for your first appointment, you can download and print new patient paperwork prior to your visit. Please click Download under Patient Forms above. If you are not able to to do this before your visit, you can fill out paperwork in the office. Please note: some clinics may have other specific forms for new patients in addition to the forms above.
It's my first visit, do I need my medical records from my previous doctor(s)?
If you have seen another physician, it is helpful to have his/her previous office records. A consent for the release of information must be signed and then we can request records from your previous physician.
Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
Yes, we require your insurance card at time of service. We will file all claims to our participating insurance groups. Payment of insurance co-pays, deductibles, and all fees NOT covered by your insurance company are expected at the time of service. Fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card.
Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
Yes, we require your insurance card at time of service. We will file all claims to our participating insurance groups. Payment of insurance co-pays, deductibles, and all fees NOT covered by your insurance company are expected at the time of service. Fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card.
If I call with a question for the nurse or doctor, when can I expect a callback?
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I have a question about my bill. Who do I contact?
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I would like to access my medical records. How do I do that?
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Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
Medical records can be accessed through the Follow My Health or the My MMG patient portals. You can request a copy of your medical records by calling 337.494.3149 or faxing a request to 337.494.3148. To learn more about accessing your records or to complete a Request for Information, click here.