Overview
Laura Witherspoon is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Witherspoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibroadenoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Witherspoon is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- INDEMNITY
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
CHI Memorial Breast Care Associates - Chattanooga
Dr. Betsy Washburn is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon. She earned her medical degree and completed her residency at the Medical College of Georgia, followed by a fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital. For over 13 years, she has served the Chattanooga community at CHI Memorial, building a practice rooted in compassion and excellence.Dr. Washburn’s philosophy is simple: treat every patient as if they were her own sister or mother. She believes in empowering patients through education, ensuring they are active participants in their treatment journey. She appreciates the scientific and technical aspects of surgery, but what truly resonates with her is the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and their families facing a cancer diagnosis. Dr. Washburn considers it a privilege to provide support and care during such a challenging time and is committed to staying at the forefront of advancements in breast cancer treatment, particularly in the development of targeted therapies that may lead to less invasive surgical options.Outside of the office, Dr. Washburn enjoys spending time outdoors biking, hiking, gardening, and caring for her chickens. She is also a devoted fan of Georgia Dawgs football and cherishes time spent with her spouse, family, friends, and pets. She loves seeing her patients around town and witnessing their continued health and well-being after treatment. Dr. Washburn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibroadenoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, and Lymphadenectomy.
Floyd Outpatient Rehabilittion Ctr
Paul Brock is a General Surgeon in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Brock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibroadenoma. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
University Surgical Associates, PLLC
Randel Burns is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Burns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibroadenoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Breast Infection. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Witherspoon isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Advanced
- Breast InfectionDr. Witherspoon isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Witherspoon isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Witherspoon isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Witherspoon isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast LumpDr. Witherspoon isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Witherspoon isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Witherspoon isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Witherspoon isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Witherspoon isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
