Craig Sanders

PA-C

Accolades

Western University Physician Assistant Program in 1999
Respiratory therapist from 1991 to 1999
Served as a Preceptor for Loma Linda University from 2001 to 2024
Honored with the Preceptor of the Year award from Loma Linda University in 2014

Q & A with Craig:

What Do You Do In Your Time Off?

Spend time with family, kids, and especially grandchildren. Enjoy gardening, outdoor activities, and sports. I also take pleasure in refurbishing vintage Tonka trucks.

What defines your personality?

Strong family values, religious beliefs, and good work ethics.

Why Did You Choose A Career In Medicine?

I've been interested in medicine since childhood because I love helping others improve their quality of life.

Charities & Causes That You Are Passionate About?

Donations through my church that help many causes, especially world hunger and disaster relief.

What are your favorite procedures or surgeries to perform?

Thoracentesis & Pleurx Catheter placement.

What are your goals personally, professionally or both?

I aim to expand my medical knowledge in the field of sleep medicine to provide optimal care for my patients.

Most influential mentor you've worked with?

I've had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the nation's leading pulmonary/sleep medicine doctors. For instance, Dr. Roger Seheult, who was awarded the Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa Medical Merit Medal for his contributions to developing a COVID-19 policy, including testing and early treatment, for the Kingdom of Bahrain. He is also the founder of the MedCram YouTube series, which provides valuable resources not only for COVID-19 treatment but also for instruction in pulmonary and sleep medicine for students and physicians worldwide.

Anything else?

I have a passion for sleep medicine and hope to not only expand my knowledge base but also share the expertise I've accumulated over 25 years with the sleep medicine team here at LA CENTA.