Overview
Dr. Allen Atchley is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases and also holds specialized board certifications in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation, Vascular Ultrasound. He completed his fellowship in cardiology at Duke University Medical Center where he further pursued advanced training with a specialized fellowship in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging. Dr. Atchley also completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Duke.Dr. Atchley performed the first 3D Transesophageal Echo (TEE) in Chattanooga in March of 2011 and is one of only a few cardiologists level 3 trained in echocardiography and nuclear cardiography in the area. While at Duke University, he participated in research focused on echo and nuclear cardiology.Dr. Atchley and his wife have four young children—twin girls, a daughter one year younger and the youngest, a son. His leisure time is spent enjoying activities with his family. Dr. Atchley is a former All-American golfer.
Dr. Atchley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Myxoma. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.
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Locations
2501 Citico Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404
The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Hixson
Dr. Andrew Fowler is a cardiologist at The Chattanooga Heart Institute. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, and interventional cardiology. Dr. Fowler completed his fellowship in cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he also pursued advanced training in interventional cardiology. Prior to that, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He graduated magna cum laude from Furman University with a B.S. in chemistry and a B.A. in music. With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Fowler believes in a shared decision-making process with his patients. His goal is to help patients achieve longer lives and allow for a better quality of life. He was inspired to become a physician so that he could be with others in their time of need and finds great fulfillment in fostering meaningful relationships with his patients.He is particularly drawn to the anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics of cardiology, and is excited about the advancements in the field that help patients feel better and live longer. Dr. Fowler was instrumental in integrating fractional flow reserve, a technique which improves the ability to see the significance of a blockage, into catheterizations in Chattanooga. He views advancements in imaging technology as a significant evolution in his field, which makes for better decision-making and allows patients to avoid unnecessary procedures.Outside of work, Dr. Fowler enjoys spending time with his wife, creating music with loved ones, and playing pickleball. Dr. Fowler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Myxoma. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Erlanger Cardiology
Larry Shears is a Cardiologist in Chattanooga,, Tennessee. Dr. Shears is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Myxoma. His top areas of expertise are Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
Erlanger Cardiology
Patrick Stevens is a Cardiologist in Chattanooga,, Tennessee. Dr. Stevens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Myxoma. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Atchley isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Atchley isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Atchley isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Atchley isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Atchley isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Atchley isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
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- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Atchley isAdvanced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- ApoplexyDr. Atchley isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Atchley isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Atchley isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Atchley isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Atchley isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Atchley isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Atchley isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Atchley isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Atchley isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Atchley isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.