Chattanooga Faculty and Staff Directory

Adams, Merritt (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Specialty:  Non-Operative Pediatric Orthopaedics
email:  merritt.adams@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Alvarez, Richard G. (MD)
Clinical Professor and Immediate Past Chair
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty:  Foot and Ankle Surgery
Coordinator's email:  kimberly.davis@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Andrews, Alicia (DO)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology
Specialty:  Pediatric Gastroenterology
email:  alicia.andrews@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Armstrong, Amanda
Director, Regional Development
UT Foundation
aarmstrong@utfi.org 
Phone:  865.335.8428

Arnold, Coleman L. (MD, FACS)
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
Specialty:  General and Laparoscopic Surgery
email:  coleman.arnold@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Arnold, Kelly Rodney (MD)
Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Medical Director, Clinica Medicos
Specialty:  Family Medicine, including Obstetrics
email: kelly@clinicamedicos.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2957

Baki, Linda "Morgan" (DO)
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Specialty:  General and Vascular Neurology
email:  linda.baki@erlanger.org 
Practice Office Phone:  423.778.9001

Balser, Robin (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Specialty:  General Pediatrics
email:  robin.balser@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Barker, Donald (MD, FACS)
Professor, Department of Surgery
Immediate Past Erlanger Chief Medical Officer
Specialty:  Surgery and Trauma Surgery
email:  donald.barker@universitysurgical.com
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Basco, William T. (MD, MS)
Professor and Chair
Department of Pediatrics
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
email:  William.Basco@erlanger.org 
Specialty:  General Pediatrics
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6185

Bell, Christopher M. (MD, FACS)
Associate Program Director, Surgery Residency
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
Specialty:  Trauma and Acute Surgery
email:  chris.bell@universitysurgical.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Bennett, Jeffrey (MD, MBOE)
Director for CLER, UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Associate Professor and Quality Champion, Department of Pediatrics
Director of PA Student Rotations, Pediatrics
Division Chief, General Pediatrics
Specialty:  General Pediatrics and Quality Improvement (including respiratory infections in infants and children, bronchiolitis, pediatric asthma, evaluation and treatment of febrile infants outside of the ICU/Nursery setting)
email:  jeffrey.bennett@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217
Contact Tammy Elliott, Administrative Assistant for Quality:  tammy.elliott@erlanger.org 
Phone:  423.778.6696

Bhattacharya, S. Dave (MD)
Associate Program Director, Surgery Residency
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery and Pediatrics
Specialty:  Pediatric Surgery
email:  dave.bhattacharya@universitysurgical.com
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Bird Jr, Joseph S. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology
Specialty:  Reproductive Endocrinology
email:  joeysbird@myfertilitycenter.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7515

Bishop, Thomas, PsyD, MA
Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Specialty:  Family Medicine
email:  tbisho19@uthsc.edu 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.8837

Blalock, William E. (MD, FACC)
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Specialty:  Cardiology
email:  william.blalock@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Blanks, Stacey (C-TAGME, CAP)
Coordinator, Advanced Neurology Residency
Department of Neurology
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga

email:  stacey.blanks@erlanger.org 
Academic Office:  423.778.3546

Bohannon, Rachel (MLS)
Manager, Medical Library
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga 
email:  rachel.bohannon@erlanger.org 
Library Office Phone:  423.778.7246

Boldt, John W. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Specialty:  Pulmonary and Critical Care
email:  john.boldt@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Boren, Todd P. (MD)
Program Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Gynecologic Oncology
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Gynecologic Oncology and MIGS
email:  todd.boren@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7515

Bossert, Frederick R. (MD, FACOG)
Assistant Professor and Skills Lab Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Quality Champion, OB/GYN Residency
Specialty:  Obstetrics and Gynecology
email:  bossert.fred@gmail.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7515

Brinn, Elizabeth ("Beth")
Program Coordinator, Urology Residency and Laparoscopic & Robotic Urologic Surgery Fellowship
Department of Urology
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  elizabeth.brinn@erlanger.org
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4691 and 2091

Brit, Michael (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division Chief, Rheumatology
Specialty:  Rheumatology
email:  michael.brit@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Bruns, Thomas B. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Specialty:  Pediatric Emergency Medicine
email:  thomas.bruns@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Brzezienski, Mark A. (MD, MS, FACS)
Professor, Chair, and Program Director
Plastic Surgery Residency
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga and
Erlanger Medical Group Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Specialty:  Plastic, Cosmetic, Breast Reconstruction, and Hand Surgery
email:  mark.brzezienski2@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.763.4549

Buchheit, Ron (MD, FAAEM)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Medical Director, Erlanger Pre-Hospital and Disaster Medicine
Specialty:  Emergency Medicine, Pre-Hospital/Disaster Medicine, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
email:  dr.ron.buchheit@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7628

Burns, R. Phillip (MD, FACS)
Professor and Vice Chair
Department of Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Former Member, Erlanger Board of Trustees
Specialty:  General and Breast Surgery
email:  phillip.burns@universitysurgical.com 
Contact:  cindy.rudolph@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Campbell, Adam Campbell (PhD, MBA)
Erlanger Chief Quality and Safety Officer; and
Senior Vice President for Quality
Associate Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
email:  adam.campbell@erlanger.org
phone:  423.778.5379

Capes, James Patrick ["Pat"] (MD, FACEP)
Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Erlanger System Medical Director for Emergency Medicine
Specialty:  Emergency Medicine
email:  james.capes@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7628 

Carr, Michael G. (MD, FACS)
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
Medical Director, Surgical Skills and Simulation Center
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Pediatric Surgery 
email:  michael.carr@universitysurgical.com 
Surgery Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695
Surgical Skills and Simulation Center Phone:  423.778.2960

Cary, L. Curtis (MD, FAAP, FACP, MRCP London)
Associate Professor, Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics
Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency
Associate Program Director and Resident Liaison, Pediatrics Residency
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialties:  Med/Peds and Hospitalist Medicine
email:  curtis.cary@erlanger.org
Internal Medicine Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998
Pediatrics Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217 

Cason, Garrick W. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty:  Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
email:  gwcason@gmail.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Chaffin, D. Curt (MD)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Specialty:  Allergy and Immunology
email:  chrisandcurt@yahoo.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Chakraborty, Upasana Bardhan (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care
Specialty:  Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Respiratory, and Sleep Medicine
email:  upasana.bardhanchakraborty@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998 

Chestaro, Cindy (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Specialty:  Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
email:  cindy.chestaro@siskin.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Cincere, Brandon A. (MD)
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty:  Sports Medicine
email:  brandon.cincere@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Clark, Pamela A. (MD)
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology
Specialty:  Pediatric Endocrinology
email:  pamela.clark@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Cockerham, W. Todd (MD, FACS)
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
Specialty:  General, Laparoscopy, Breast, Colon, and Hernia Surgery
email:  todd.cockerham@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Cohen, Aaron (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care
Specialty:  Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
email:  aaron.cohen@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Cohen, Jonathan S. (MD)
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Division Chief, Psychiatry
Specialty:  Psychiatry
email:  joncohen81@gmail.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Connell, Bernard P. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Specialty:  Pediatric Emergency Medicine
email:  bernard.connell@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Conway, Sara E. (MD)
Clerkship Director, Family Medicine
Assistant Professor
Department of Family Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Specialty:  General Family Medicine
email:  sara.conway@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2957

Cooke, Alexandria (MD)
Associate Program Director, Family Medicine Residency
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Specialties:  Family Medicine (fellowship trained in Family Medicine Obstetrics)
email:  alexandria.cooke@erlanger.org 
Academic Department Phone:  423.778.2957

Crawford, Kimberly
Surgery Clerkship Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, Department of Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
email:  kimberly.crawford@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Crawford, Lindsay C. (MD)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
Speciality:  Nephrology
email:  lindsay_craw@hotmail.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Cromie, Marc W. (MD)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Allergy and Immunology
Specialty:  Allergy and Immunology
email:  cromieallergy@comcast.net 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Crouch, Renee
Administrative Assistant
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
email:  renee.crouch@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Crowe, Jayne L. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Rheumatology
Specialty:  Rheumatology
email:  jayne.crowe@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Culbertson, Marvin C. ["Cub"] (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Specialty:  Pediatric Emergency Medicine
email:  marvin.culbertson@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Cunningham, Bryce A. (MD)
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty:  Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
email:  bryce.cunningham@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Dassow, Jeanie (MD, FACOG)
Clerkship Director, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Gynecology
email:  jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7515

Daugherty, Hollie 
Administrative Assistant, Department of Emergency Medicine (including the EMS and Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships)
email:  hollie.daugherty@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7628

Davis, Kelly
Senior Director of Development
(College of Medicine)
UT Foundation
kdavis86@utfi.org 
Phone:  901.448.4949

Davis, Kimberly L.(MEd, C-TAGME)
Program Coordinator
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency and Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  kimberly.davis@erlanger.org 
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Phone:  423.778.9202 

Davis, Michael (MD)
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Director, Global and Community Health
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Internal and Hospitalist Medicine
email:  michael.davis@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Davis, Tamarrah C. (MD)
Assistant Professor Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Specialty:  Pediatric Emergency Medicine
email:  tamarrah.davis@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

De Guzman, Jocelyn (MD, FACEP, FAEMS)
Associate Program Director, EMS Fellowship
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
Specialty:  Emergency Medicine and EMS
Department email:  UTem@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7628

Dizon, Mitch (MD, MSCR, FACOG)
Associate Program Director, MIGS Fellowship Programs
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Women's Health and Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Complex Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, and Pelvic Pain
email:  mitch.dizon@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7515

Domingo, "Nico" Domingo (MD)
Clinical Instructor, Department of Plastic Surgery
email:  fernando.domingo@erlanger.org 
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Academic Office Phone:  423.763.4549

Donesky, Barry W. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology
Specialty:  Reproductive Endocrinology
email:  barrywdonesky@myfertilitycenter.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7515

Dorizas, John "Jad" (MD)
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty:  Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
email:  jadorizas@gmail.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Doty, Daniel H. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty:  Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
email:  daniel.doty@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Doty, Jesse (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Director, Foot and Ankle Surgery
Specialty:  Foot and Ankle Surgery
email:  jesse.doty@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Dozier, Tracy M. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Specialty:  Internal Medicine and Ambulatory Primary Care
email:  tracy.dozier@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Eaves, Elizabeth, MS, ATC, LAT
Program Coordinator
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Manager, Erlanger Sports Medicine
email:  elizabeth.eaves@erlanger.org 
Fellowship Office Phone:  423.778.8644

Edmondson, Susan
Library Associate III, Medical Library
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  susan.edmondson@erlan
ger.org 
Library Phone:  423.778.6525

Elliott, Tammy
Administrative Assistant, Pediatrics Clerkship; 
Assistant Coordinator, Department of Pediatrics; and
Administrative Assistant for Quality (for Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, Director of Quality for CLER)
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  tammy.elliott@erlanger.org 
Phone:  423.778.6696

Ellis, Allison (CCMA, CST)
Coordinator, Plastic and Reconstructive Residency Program and Research
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  allison.ellis@erlanger.org
Academic Office Phone:  423.763.4525

English, Nolan
GME Financial Coordinator &
CME Coordinator
Office of Finance and Administration
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
email:  nolan.english@erlanger.org 
phone:  423.778.3899

Few III, Walter L. (MD, FACC)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Specialty:  Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology
email:  walter.few@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Fisher, Jeremy G. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics
Specialty:  Pediatric Surgery
email:  jeremy.fisher@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Fleming, James (MD)
Assistant Professor and Core Faculty
Department of Neurology
Specialty:  Neurohospitalist and Stroke Treatment
email:  james.fleming@erlanger.org 
Practice Office Phone:  423.778.9001

Fox, Steven (MD)
Program Director, Family Medicine Residency
Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Director, Lifestyle Medicine Curriculum
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Specialty: Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine
email:  steven.fox@erlanger.org
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2957

Franklin Jr, Donald B. (MD)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
Specialty:  Nephrology
email:  DonFranklinMD@nephassociates.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Franco, Israel (MD)
Professor
Departments of Pediatrics and Urology
Director, Pediatric Urology
Specialty:  Pediatric Urology
email: israel.franco@erlanger.org 
Pediatrics Academic Office:  423.778.6217
Urology Academic Office:  423.778.4691

Freeman, Mark (MD)
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Director, Reconstructive Surgery and Arthroscopy
Specialty:  Orthopaedic Reconstructive Surgery and Arthroscopy
email:  mfreeman.orthosouth@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Fuller, Deborah
Coordinator II, Internal Medicine Residency
Coordinator II, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
Department of Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  deborah.fuller@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Garcia, Karla L. (MD, FAAP)
Program Director, Pediatrics Residency
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Medical Director, Child Protection Team, Children's Hospital at Erlanger
Specialty:  General Pediatrics with special training in Sexual Abuse and Abuse Evaluations
email:  karla.garcia@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Gardner II, Warren ["Ren"] E. (MD)
Program Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Fellowship
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
email:  warren.gardner@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Garrett, W. Hunter (MD)
Program Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Primary Care Sports Medicine and Family Medicine
email:  w.hunter.garrett@gmail.com 
Sports Medicine Patient Office Phone:  423.778.3390

Elizabeth Eaves, MS, ATC, LAT
Coordinator, Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Manager, Erlanger Sports Medicine
Coordinator email:  elizabeth.eaves@erlanger.org
Coordinator Phone:  423.778.8644

Giles, W. Heath (MD, FACS)
Program Director, Surgery Residency
Professor, Department of Surgery
Well-Being Champion
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  General Surgery and Endocrinology Surgery
email:  heath.giles@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Gilliam, Heather (DO)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Specialty:  General Pediatrics
email:  heather.gilliam@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Goins, Andrea W. (DO)
Interim Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and
Chair, Graduate Medical Education Committee;
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Specialty:  General Pediatrics
email:  andrea.goins@erlanger.org 
Dean's Office Phone:  423.778.6956
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Golding III, John V. (MD, FACC)
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Specialty:  Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Nuclear Cardiology
email:  john.golding@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Gonzalez, Melissa L. (PhD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division:  Behavioral Pediatrics
Specialty:  Clinical and Behavioral Psychology
email:  melissa.gonzalez@siskin.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Graham, R. Matt (MD)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division Chief, Medical Oncology
Specialty:  Medical Oncology
email:  rmgraham@tnoncology.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Green, Velvet
Program Coordinator
Emergency Medicine Residency and
Emergency Medical Services Fellowship
Department of Emergency Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  velvet.green@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7628

Greenberg, Jeremy (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care
Specialty:  Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
email:  jeremy.greenberg@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Greer, Michael S. (MD, FACS, FRCS, RPVI)
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  General and Vascular Surgery
email:  michael.greer@universitysurgical.com 
Surgery Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Greer, Stephen H. (MD)
Assistant Professor
Department of Surgery
Specialty:  General and Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery, including Robotic-Assisted Procedures
email:  stephen.greer@universitysurgical.com  
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Gregorie IV, W. Douglas (MD, FACEP)
Program Director
Emergency Medicine Residency
Quality Champion, Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Emergency Medicine
email:  william.gregorie@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7628

Griffin, Leslie C. (MD, MPH)
Chair and Associate Professor
Department of Family Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Specialty:  Family Medicine
email:  Leslie.Griffin@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2957

Gunn, April (DO)
Associate Professor
Department of Family Medicine
Specialty:  Family Medicine
email:  april.gunn@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2957

Hall, Marvin N. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Critical Care
Chief Medical Officer, Children's Hospital at Erlanger
Specialty:  Pediatric Critical Care
email:  marvin.hall@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Hamblen, Maggie (C-TAGME, CAP)
Coordinator II, Surgery Residency and Department of Surgery
(Also supervises the Administrative Assistant for the
Colon and Rectal Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Fellowships)
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  maggie.hamblen@universitysurgical.com
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Hawk, Harris E. (MD)
Program Director, Neuro-Interventional Surgery Fellowship
Assistant Professor, Division of Radiology
Department of Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology
email:  Harris@TIIARad.com and harris.hawk@erlanger.org 
Coordinator email:  Brittany Faulkner, bfaulkner@tiiarad.com and bfaulkner@tia-pc.com 
Coordinator Phone:  423.778.6296

Haynes, James W. (MD, MBA, FAAFP)
Professor and Dean
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Family Medicine
email:  james.haynes2@erlanger.org 
Dean's Office Phone:  423.778.6956
Family Medicine Academic Phone:  423.778.2957

Heise, John G. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics 
Division Chief, Adolescent Medicine
Specialty:  Adolescent Medicine, including vaccines, ADHD, autism, sexuality, sports medicine, eating disorders, acne care, and contraception
email:  john.heise@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Hendricks, Stacey (CIM)
IRB Administrator
Office of Research
UTHSC College of Medicine- Chattanooga
email:  stacey.hendricks@erlanger.org 
IRB Office Phone:  423.778.3818

Hennings, Cara (MD)
Assistant Professor, Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics
Specialty:  Dermatology - Adult and Pediatrics
email:  cara.hennings@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phones: 
423.778.2998 (Medicine) and
423.778.6217 (Pediatrics)

Hennings, Jacob R. (MD, FACEP)
Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Director, Medical Student Education, Emergency Medicine
Director of Simulation, Emergency Medicine Residency
Specialty:  Emergency Medicine
email:  jacob.hennings@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7628

Hessler, Richard B. (MD)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Chief of Pathology, Erlanger Health
Specialty:  Pathology
email:  rhessler@pathgroup.com 
Pathology Office Phone:  423.778.7255

Higgins, Matthew D. (MD)
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty:  Arthroplasty
email:  matthew.higgins@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Hill, Andrew E (MD)
Assistant Professor, Division of Radiology
Department of Medicine
Specialty:  Diagnostic Radiology (Musculoskeletal)
email:  andrew.hill@erlanger.org
Erlanger Radiology Office Phone:  423.778.7371

Brittany Faulkner, Coordinator, Neuro-Interventional Surgery Fellowship
Coordinator email:  bfaulkner@tia-pc.com 
Fellowship Office Phone: 423.778.7296

Hime, Audrey (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry (UTHSC College of Medicine Memphis)
Clerkship Director, Psychiatry (UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga)
Medical Director, Mocassin Bend Mental Health Institute
Specialty:  Psychiatry
email:  audrey.hime@tn.gov 
Mocassin Bend Office Phone:  423.785.3343

Hines, Kathryn (MD)
Clerkship Director, Department of Pediatrics
Director, Senior Medical Student Rotations
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  General Pediatrics/Hospitalist Medicine
email:  kathryn.hines@erlanger.org
Administrative Assistant for Pediatric Students:  Tammy Elliott
email:  tammy.elliott@erlanger.org 
Clerkship Phone:  423.778.6696
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Holt, Brant G. (MD)
Clinical Instructor, Department of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
Specialty:  Nephrology
email:  brantholtmd@nephassociates.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Huff, Janara J. (MD)
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Infectious Diseases
Specialty:  Infectious Diseases
email:  janara.huff@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Huggins, John C. (MD, FACS)
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
Specialty:  General and Breast Surgery
email:  john.huggins@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Hunt, Darren J. (MD, FACS)
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
Quality Champion:  Department of Surgery
Specialty:  Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
email:  darrenhuntmd@gmail.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Hyde, Glendon Alan (MD)
Associate Program Director, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Minimally Invasive General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Hyde, Jensen (MD, MPH)
Chief Medical Officer, Erlanger Health
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Internal Medicine/Hospitalist Medicine
email:  jensen.hyde@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998
Erlanger Health Medical Staff Office Phone:  423.778.7977

Ireland, Thomas A. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology
Speciality:  Pediatric Neurology
email:  thomas.ireland@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Jack, Joani (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Medical Director, HEAL Clinic (Children's at Erlanger)
Specialty:  General Pediatrics (Pediatric Obesity)
email:  joani.jack@erlanger.org
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Jean, Robert J. (MD, FACS)
Associate Program Director, Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  General Surgery, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery including Robotic Surgery
email:  robert.jean429@gmail.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Jemison, D. Marshall (MD)
Director of Hand Surgery
Professor, Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery
Specialty:  Orthopaedic Hand Surgery
email:  marshall.jemison@erlanger.org 
Orthopaedic Surgery Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008
Plastic Surgery Academic Office Phone:  423.763.4549

Joels, Charles S. (MD, FACS, RPVI)
Associate Program Director
Vascular Surgery Fellowship
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Departmental email:  cindy.rudolph@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Johnson, David "Bryan" (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
Specialty:  Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
email:  bryan.johnson@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Kahloon, Arslan A. (MD)
Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Gastroenterology, Liver Disease, and Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF), an FDA-cleared procedure designed to treat chronic gastroesophageal disease (GERD)
Program email:  utgastro@erlanger.org 
Gastroenterology Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Kahloon, Rehan (MD, FACC, FSCAI)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Specialty:  Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Complex High Risk Coronary Interventions, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Chronic Total Occlusions, Peripheral Vascular Interventions, Pulmonary Embolism and Pulmonary Hypertension Management, and Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation
email:  rehan.kahloon@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Katragunta, Neelima (MD, FACS)
Program Director, Vascular Surgery Fellowship
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  General Surgery and Vascular Surgery
email:  neelima.katragunta@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Kell, Holly
Program Coordinator
Cardiovascular Disease and Gastroenterology Fellowships
Department of Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  holly.kell@erlanger.org or utcardio@erlanger.org / utgastro@erlanger.org
Academic Phone:  423.778.4465

Kellog, Benjamin E. (MD, FACS)
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
Specialty:  General Surgery
email:  benjamin.kellog@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Kessler, Steven (DO)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
Specialty:  Gastroenterology
email:  steven.kessler@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Kiner, Dirk W. (MD)
Professor and Vice Chair
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Program Director, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
(also Associate Program Director for the Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Fellowship)
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Director, Erlanger Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
email:  dirk.kiner@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

King, Lonnie (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Specialty:  Pediatric Emergency Medicine
email:  lonnie.king@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Kipikasa, Joseph P. (MD)
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine
Specialty:  Maternal Fetal Medicine
email:  kipikasa@rocob.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7515

Kokko, Kenneth (MD)
Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
Specialty:  Nephrology
email:  Dr.Kokko@nephassociates.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Koo, Patrick (MD, ScM)
Clerkship Director, Internal Medicine
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care
Co-Director, Geri-Palli Required Student Rotation
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Medical Director, Erlanger Pulmonary Function Lab
Specialty:  Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine and Disorders, Lung Cancer, Diaphragm Disease, Asthma, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
email:  patrick.koo@erlanger.org 
Department of Medicine Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Koontz, Curt S. (MD, FACS)
Associate Professor
Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics
Specialty:  Pediatric Surgery
email:  curt.koontz@universitysurgical.com 
Surgery Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Kreth, Matthew A. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pulmonology
Specialty:  Pediatric Pulmonology
email:  matthew.kreth@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Land, Connie
Administrative Assistant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
(OB/GYN Residency and OB/GYN Clerkship)
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  connie.land@erlanger.org 
Phone:  423.778.7515

Lange, Jessica (MD)
Program Director, Urology Residency
Assistant Professor, Department of Urology
Course Director, Urology Elective for Medical Students
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  General Urology and Stone Disease
email:  jessica.lange@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4691

Ledbetter, Joel C. (MD)
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division Chief, Pediatric Pulmonology
Specialty:  Pediatric Pulmonology
email:  joel.ledbetter@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Levin, Todd (MD)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Allergy and Immunology
Specialty:  Allergy and Immunology
email:  toddle@comcast.net 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Lund, Peter (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Division of Hand Surgery
Specialty: Hand Surgery
Fellowship: University Medical Center, Jackson MS
Chief Resident: Henry Ford Health System
Residency: Tulane University School of Medicine
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

McCartt, Eric (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Quality Champion, Department of Medicine
Specialty:  Internal Medicine
email:  eric.mccartt@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

McCoy, Elissa (MEd)
Program Coordinator
Family Medicine Residency
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  elissa.mccoy@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2957

McCravey, John W. (MD)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Specialty:  Medical Oncology
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

McGettigan, Marie C. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Neonatology
Specialty:  Neonatology
email:  marie.mcgettigan@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

McGirk, Sarah K.
UTC Administrative Communications Intern
Dean's Office
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  sarah.mcgirk@erlanger.org 
Administrative Office Phone:  423.778.6956

McKay, Jake (MD)
Clerkship Director, Neurology
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Neurology and Epilepsy Treatment
email:  jake.mckay@erlanger.org 
Neurology Clerkship Coordinator:  Stacey Blanks, C-TAGME, CAP
Coordinator email:  Stacey.Blanks@erlanger.org 
Neurology Clerkship Phone:  423.778.3546
Neurology Practice Phone:  423.778.9001

Maddox, Crystal (MPA)
Assistant Dean
Finance & Administration
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
email:  crystal.maddox@erlanger.org
Office Phone:  423.778.6956

Mainardi, Anne (MD)
Associate Program Director
Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
email:  anne.mainardi@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Malecky, Stacey
Business Manager
Office of Finance and Administration
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
email:  stacey.malecky@erlanger.org
Office Phone:  423.778.6676

Manyam, Harish (MD)
Chair, Department of Medicine
Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Chief of Cardiology, Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute
Specialty:  Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, Heart Rhythm Disorders, and Laser Lead Extraction
email:  harish.manyam@erlanger.org 
Department of Medicine Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998
Cardiology Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465 

Martin, Alexandra (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Specialty:  Pediatric Endocrinology
email:  alexandra.martin2@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Maxwell, Robert A. (MD, FACS)
Program Director
Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
Professor, Department of Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  General Surgery and Trauma Surgery
email:  robert.maxwell@universitysurgical.com
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Meador, Tiffany (MD)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Practice:  Clinica Medicos in Chattanooga
Specialty:  Family Medicine, including Obstetrics
email:  tiffany@clinicamedicos.org
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2957

Mealor, Augustus (MD)
Affiliated Assistant Professor,Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Specialty:  Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, Heart Rhythm Disorders, and Ventricular Tachycardia
email:  augustus.mealor@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Mejia, Vicente A. (MD, FACS)
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
Specialty:  General Surgery
email:  vicente.mejia@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Mendiratta, Sudave (MD, FACEP)
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Emergency Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Emergency Medicine
email:  sudave.mendiratta@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7628

Miller, Joseph (MD)
Assistant Professor,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Division of Neuro-Spine Surgery
Specialty:  Neuro-Spine Surgery
email:  joseph.miller@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Miller III, Lewis "Coy" (MD)
Assistant Professor and Director of Pediatric Neurology Department of Pediatrics
Core Faculty, Department of Neurology
Specialty:  Pediatric Neurology
email:  dr.coy.miller@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217
Pediatric Practice Office Phone (Kennedy Outpatient Center):  423.778.5437

Mills, Kendrick L. (MD, FACC)
Affiliated Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Specialty:  Cardiology and Echocardiology
email:  kendrick.mills@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Mixon, Benjamin "Avery" (MD)
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Specialty:  Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
email:  benjamin.mixon@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Moses, Wendell (MD)
Assistant Professor
Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Pediatrics
Specialty:  Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
email:  wendell.moses@erlanger.org 
Orthopaedic Surgery Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Murphy, Sharif (MD)
Faculty, Gastroenterology Fellowship
Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology
Specialty:  Gastroenterology
email:  sharif.murphy@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Murphy, Shelley (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Specialty:  Pediatric Emergency Medicine
email:  shelley.murphy@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Nabors, Tiffany [BS, CMA (AAMA), CAP]
Medical Student Campus Coordinator
Office of Undergraduate Medical Education
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga

email:  tiffany.nabors@erlanger.org
Phone:  423.778.7442

Nagarajan, Elanagan (MD)
Affiliated Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Specialty:  Neurohospitalist and Stroke Treatment
email:  elanagan.nagarajan@erlanger.org 
Practice Office Phone:  423.778.9001

Nagireddy, Sumana (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Medical Oncology
Specialty:  Medical Oncology
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Nelson, Eric (MD, FACS, FASCRS)
Associate Program Director, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
Specialty:  General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery
email:  eric.nelson@universitysurgical.com
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Newell, Robert W. (MD)
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Neonatology
Specialty:  Neonatology
email:  robert.newell@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Okafor, Henry (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Urology
Quality Champion, Urology Residency
Specialty:  Incontinence and Pelvic Reconstruction
email:  henry.okafor@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4691

Paris, Artnita
Administrative Assistant and Senior Conference Specialist (Provides support for Senior Medical Student Orthopaedic Surgery Rotations)
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  artnita.paris@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9007

Parsa, Laxmi B. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
Specialty:  Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology, Care of Advanced Liver Disease (Fatty Liver, Sclerosis, and Hepatitis), Digestive Tract Diseases, and Endoscopy
email:  laxmi.parsa@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Patel, Dharmendra (MD)
Program Director
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Director, Echocardiography, Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute
Specialty:  Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology
email:  dharmendra.patel@erlanger.org 
Program email:  utcardio@erlanger.org
Cardiology Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Peacock, Melissa
Institutional Accreditation Specialist
Office of Graduate Medical Education
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
email:  melissa.peacock@erlanger.org 
Phone:  423.778,7673

Perry, Lee (MD)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics 
Division of Allergy/Immunology
Specialty:  Allergy/Immunology and Asthma
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Pigg, Vanessa (MD)
Assistant Program Director
Pediatrics Residency
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  General Pediatrics
email:  Vanessa.Pigg@erlanger.org
Academic Office:  423.778.6217

Pizzorno, Giuseppe (PhD, PharmD)
Associate Dean for Research
Professor, Department of Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Chief Research Officer, Erlanger Health
email:  giuseppe.pizzorno@erlanger.org 
Deans Office Phone:  423.778.6956

Poke, Joyce (CAP)
Administrative Assistant, Department of Medicine
[Internal Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Clerkship, Psychiatry Clerkship, and Geri-Pali Required Rotation]
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  joyce.poke@erlanger.org 
Department of Medicine Academic Phone:  423.778.2998 or 423.778.6670

Poole, Christopher V. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division Chief, Nephrology
Medical Staff Chief, Erlanger Health
Specialty:  Nephrology
email:  dr.poole@nephassociates.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Pumilia, Jonathan "Nick" (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Specialty:  General Internal Medicine
email:  jonathan.pumilia@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Puri,  Poonam (MD, FACC)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Specialty:  Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology
email:  poonam.puri@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465 

Quigley, Robert (MD)
Associate Program Director, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Associate Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Orthopaedic Surgery
Quality Champion, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
email:  robert.quigley@erlanger.org 
Orthopaedic Surgery Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Rains, Marcelo (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Neonatology
Specialty:  Neonatology
email:  marcelo.rains@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Raschal, Susan P. (DO)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Immunology
Specialty:  Allergy and Immunology
email:  sraschal@gmail.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Reed, Benjamin (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Neonatology
Specialty:  Neonatology
email:  benjamin.reed@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Rehm, Jason (MD, FACS)
Vice Chair and Assistant Professor
Department of Plastic Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Plastic and Hand Surgery
email:  jason.rehm@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.763.4549

Rice, Sean (MD)
Associate Program Director
Gastroenterology Fellowship
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
email:  sean.rice@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Rippy, Meredith
Trauma Surgery Research Coordinator
Trauma Surgery Critical Care
Erlanger Health 
Phone:  423.757.0824

Roe, S. Michael (MD, FACS)
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
Specialty:  General Surgery
email:  doctorvol@aol.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Rogers, Karen S. (MD)
Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education
Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Associate Program Director, Emergency Medicine Residency
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Emergency Medicine
email:  karen.rogers@erlanger.org 

Office of Undergraduate Medical Education Phone:  423.778.7442
Nabors, Tiffany [BS, CMA (AAMA), CAP]
Medical Student Campus Coordinator
email:  tiffany.nabors@erlanger.org 

Emergency Medicine Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7628
Green, Velvet
Residency Coordinator, Emergency Medicine
email:  velvet.green@erlanger.org 

Rosenthal, Shoshana (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Specialty:  Emergency Medicine and EMS
email:  shoshana.rosenthal@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7628

Ross, Charity (MBA)
Administrative Assistant, Family Medicine Medical and PA Students
Department of Family Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  charity.ross@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2957

Rudolph, Cindy (MS)
Coordinator, Vascular Surgery Fellowship, and
Assistant to the Vice Chair (R. Phillip Burns, MD)
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  cindy.rudolph@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Sanders, Kristopher "Case" (MD)
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty:  Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction
email:  kristopher.sanders@erlanger.org
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Schlabach, Larry L. (MD)
Clinical Instructor, Department of Medicine
Division of Medical Oncology
Specialty:  Medical Oncology
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Schwartzberg, Paul M. (DO, MBA, FAAP)
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics)
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  General Pediatrics
email:  paul.schwartzberg@erlanger.org 
Pediatrics Academic Phone:  423.778.6217

Shah, Radhika (MD)
Program Director, Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship (approved as of 1/16/2024 and will begin 7/1/2025)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
email:  radhika.shah@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Shibata, Ryan (MD)
Assistant Professor
Department of Family Medicine
UT Family Medicine at Erlanger
Specialty:  Family Medicine
email:  ryan.shibata@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2957
Patient Appointments:  423.778.8837

Shridharani, Anand N. (MD)
Associate Professor, Department of Urology
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Specialty:  Male Reproductive Urology and Sexual Health
email:  anand.shridharani@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4691

Shridharani, Rita R. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
Specialty:  Pediatric Endocrinology
email:  rita.shridharani@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Singh, Amar (MD, FACS)
Professor and Chair
Department of Urology
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urologic Oncology Surgery, and Robotic Surgery
email:  amar.singh@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4691

Sinha, Anuj (DO)
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Neonatology
Division Chief, Neonatology-Children's at Erlanger
Specialty:  Neonatology
email:  anuj.sinha@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Sizemore, James (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division Chief, Infectious Diseases
Medical Director, Erlanger Infection Prevention
Specialty:  Infectious Disease
email:  james.sizemore@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Smith, Chadwick A. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty:  Sports Medicine
email:  chadwick.smith@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Smith, Lisa A. (MD, FACS)
Assistant Professor, Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Surgery
Specialty:  Pediatric Surgery
email:  lisa.smith@universitysurgical.com 
Surgery Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Smith, Robert Vincent (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Specialty:  Internal Medicine/Hospitalist Medicine
email:  vince.smith@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Springer, Elise M. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Specialty:  Pediatric Emergency Medicine
email:  elise.springer@pemaweb.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Stafford Jr, Ralph W. (MD)
Clinical Instructor, Department of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
Specialty:  Nephrology
email:  ralphstaffordmd@nephassociates.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Stanley, J. Daniel (MD, FACS)
Program Director, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship
Clerkship Director, Surgery
Professor, Department of Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Colon/Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
email:  jdanstanley@gmail.com
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Sterner, Sarah (MD)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Specialty:  Pediatric Emergency Medicine
email:  sarah.sterner@pemaweb.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Stevens, Cathy (MD)
Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics
Specialty:  Pediatric Genetics
email:  cathy.stevens@erlanger.org 
Pediatrics  Academic Phone:  423.778.6217

Stevens, Patrick L. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Specialty:  Cardiology
email:  patrick.stevens@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Stewart-Kalaukoa, Rosalyn (BS, AS)
GME Lead Residency Coordinator
Office of Graduate Medical Education
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  rosalyn.stewart-kalaukoa@erlanger.org
(also gme@erlanger.org)  
GME Office Phone:  423.778.3894

Sutherland, Philip A. (MD)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Assistant Director, Clinica Medicos
Specialty:  Family Medicine, including Obstetrics
email:  philip@clinicamedicos.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2957

Swaby, Laurie-Anne C. (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
Specialty:  Gastroenterology
email:  laurie-anne.swaby@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Swanger, Janie Boals
Program Coordinator
Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency and MIGS Fellowship
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  janie.swanger@erlanger.org 
Coordinator Phone:  423.778.7517
Academic Department Phone:  423.778.7515

Swanson, Becky
Financial Coordinator
Office of Finance and Administration
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email:  becky.swanson@erlanger.org 
Finance Office Phone:  423.778.7840

Talbert, Malissa (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Specialty: General Internal Medicine, Primary Care, and Geriatrics
email:  malissa.talbert@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2957

Amanda Carter Threlkeld, MD
Associate Program Director, Urology Residency
Assistant Professor, Department of Urology
Specialty:  Urology (including general urology and kidney stones, benign prostate disease, urinary problems and various urologic malignancies)
email:  amanda.threlkeld@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4691

Thurman, Cleopatra, (DO)
Associate Program Director, Neurology Residency
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  General and Vascular Neurology
email:  cleopatra.thurman@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.3546
Practice Office Phone:   423.778.9001

Thurston, Ashley (C-TAGME, CAP)
Coordinator II, Pediatrics Residency
Department of Pediatrics
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga

email:  ashley.thurston@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Thurston, Todd (MD, MSM)
Associate Professor
Departments of Plastic Surgery and Pediatrics
Quality Champion, Plastic Surgery Residency
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery
email:  todd.thurston@erlanger.org 
Plastic Surgery Academic Office Phone:  423.763.4549

Tift, Frank W. (MD, FAEMS, FACEP)
Program Director, EMS Fellowship
Associate Professor,
Department of Emergency Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services
email:  frank.tift@erlanger.org
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7628

Tolosa, Drago (MD)
Clinical Assistant, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology
Specialty:  Pediatric Gastroenterology
email:  drago.toloso@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Torres, Carlos (MD)
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine
Specialty:  Maternal Fetal Medicine
email:  torres@rocob.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7515

Tudor, Maria E. (DO)
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Specialty:  Internal Medicine/Hospitalist Medicine
email:  maria.tudor@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Turner, Elizabeth (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Rheumatology
Specialty:  Rheumatology
email:  elizabeth.turner@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Valle, Alvaro A. (MD, FACS)
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
Specialty:  Surgical Oncology and General Surgery
email:  alvaro.valle@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7695

Van Mason, Adam (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pulmonology
Specialty:  Pediatric Pulmonology
email:  adam.vanmason@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Voskuil, Ryan T. Voskuil (MD)
Associate Program DIrector, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Musculoskeletal Oncology
Fellowship:  The Ohio State University
Residency:  UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Department email:  UTorthosurg@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.9008

Waldorf, Benjamin (MD)
Program Director, Laparoscopy and Robotic Urology Surgery Fellowship
Assistant Professor, Department of Urology
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Urological Oncology and Minimally Invasive Robotic Oncology and Reconstruction Surgery
email:  benjamin.waldorf@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4691

Waldrop, Jimmy L. (MD, FACS)
Associate Program Director, Plastic Surgery Residency
Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery with special interest in Facial and Mandible Fractures and Skin Cancer
email:  jimmy.waldrop2@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.763.4549

Wells, Amy Marie (MD)
Assistant Program Director and Well-Being Champion, Pediatrics Residency
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Specialty:  General Pediatrics
email:  amy.wells@erlanger.org
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

White, Brittany
Administrative Assistant
Department of Surgery
email: brittany.white@universitysurgical.com 
Academic Office:  423.778.7695

White, Lucy (MEd, LPC-MHSP)
Counselor, Educational & Behavioral Health Services
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
email: lucy.white@erlanger.org 
Counseling Office Location:  Suite 516, Whitehall Building
Office phone:  423.778.9420

Note:  Messages are only accessed by Ms. White, the Counselor, and will remain confidential.

Whittle, Jessica S. (MD, PhD, FACEP)
Director of Research, Department of Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Specialty:  Emergency Medicine
email:  jessica.whittle@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7628

Wiisanen, Matthew (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Specialty:  Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization
email:  matthew.wiisanen@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Wilkins, Margaret A. (PhD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Behavioral Health
Specialty:  Pediatric Psychology
email:  margaret.wilkins@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Willingham, Laura G. (MD, FACOG)
Associate Program Director, OB/GYN Residency
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Obstetrics and Gynecology (Laborist)
email:  laura.willingham@erlanger.org
Academic Office:  423.778.7515

Woods, Jr, Charles R. (MD, MS, FAAP)
Professor and Immediate Past Chair
Department of Pediatrics
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Specialty:  Pediatrics and Infectious Disease
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6185

Worthington, J. Mack (MD, FAAFP)
Professor Emeritus (Past Chair)
Department of Family Medicine
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty, Family Medicine
email:  dr.jmack.worthington@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2957

Wright, Kinsman "Ted" (MD, FACC)
Affiliated Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Specialty:  Cardiology 
email:  kinsman.wright@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.4465

Yassin-Kassab, Mounzer (MD, MS)
Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology
Program Director, Neurology Residency
UTHSC College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Director, Erlanger Neuroscience Institute
Specialty:  Neurology, clinical neurophysiology, vascular neurology, and epilepsy
email:  mounzer.yassin-kassab@erlanger.org 

Neurology Residency Coordinator: (Stacey Blanks, C-TAGME, CAP, effective July 8, 2024)
email: stacey.blanks@erlanger.org 
Coordinator Phone:  423.778.3546
UT Erlanger Neurology Practice Office:  423.778.9001
Neuroscience Program Administrative Office Phone:  423.778.3437 

Yates, Angela (MD, FACOG)
Program Director, OB/GYN Residency
Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Quality Champion, OB/GYN Residency
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  Obstetrics and Gynecology (Laborist)
email:  angela.yates@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.7515
OB/GYN Residency Coordinator Phone:  423.778.7517 

Youngblood, Laura (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Chief, Division of Internal Medicine
Specialty:  Internal Medicine/Hospitalist Medicine
email:  laura.youngblood@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.2998

Zeits, Lynn E.  (MD)
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Neonatology
Specialty:  Neonatology
email:  lynn.zeits@erlanger.org 
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217

Zurawick, Jason (MD)
Associate Program Director, Pediatrics Residency
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga
Specialty:  General Pediatrics
email:  jason.zurawick@erlanger.org
Academic Office Phone:  423.778.6217