. Dr. Gall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Jean Panneton is a Vascular Surgeon and an Interventional Radiologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Panneton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Angioplasty, and Stent Placement. Dr. Panneton is currently accepting new patients.

Bryan Helsel, MD, is a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Helsel recently moved his family to the area after he retired from the U.S. Army, where he flew attack helicopters. He is passionate about teamwork, and providing the best possible care to his patients. Dr. Helsel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

. Dr. Mayhew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, and Ventricular Tachycardia.

. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Atherosclerosis.

. Dr. Neglia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

. Dr. Hopkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Robert Ferguson, DO, believes the best care begins with treating patients the way he would treat his own family. Guided by the principle “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” he approaches every case with compassion and skill. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Ferguson finds meaning in building trust with patients and guiding them through complex and often life-changing procedures. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

. Dr. Nagre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Mark Fugate is a Vascular Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Fugate is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Fugate is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Ben Culp was encouraged to become a doctor by his father and brother, both of whom worked in medicine. He chose to specialize in cardiology because ""it provides a mixture of everything I enjoy about medicine, from establishing relationships with patients over time to integrating new technology into my practice."" He chose to come to Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute because it gave him the opportunity to practice with progressive techniques. ""My philosophy is to maximize patients' overall quality of life,"" he says, ""and to keep them independent as long as possible.""". Dr. Culp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

. Dr. Ananthula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Ryan Cronin developed an interest in medicine out of his desire to help others. After finishing his fellowship in vascular surgery, he decided to move back to the Appalachian Highlands, where he had completed medical school at East Tennessee State University. “This area is a beautiful canvas of mountainous terrain, but also a land filled with wonderful and spirted people,” he said. “I look forward to helping people heal and become healthier, and I try to approach my patients as if they are a member of my family.” Dr. Cronin is proud to serve the people of the region, and he aims to treat each person he encounters with respect and dignity, providing hope, comfort and healing. Dr. Cronin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, and Arterial Embolism.

L Sprouse is a Vascular Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Sprouse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Sprouse is currently accepting new patients.

Mohammed Moursi is a Vascular Surgeon in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Moursi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Moursi is currently accepting new patients.

Clayton Kaiser is a Thoracic Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kaiser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Thomas Naslund is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Naslund is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Naslund is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Gibson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gibson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.