Dr. Janet H. Coombs

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 Breast Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, and Lymphadenectomy.

Rosa Langella, MD, FACS, has special interests in breast cancer genetics, prevention strategies, oncoplastic breast reconstruction, and 'prehabilitation'education. Most notably, she is the founder of Breast Cancer Thrive charity which provides, among other services, community access to pre- and post-op breast cancer recovery classes. She also founded and maintains the Mountainside Breast Cancer Support Group.Dr. Langella has received numerous academic and community awards for her skill and empathy as a surgeon. She has been serving the North Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina communities since 1999, and is committed to providing compassionate, state-of-the-art breast cancer care to all of her patients.Dr. Langella welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Langella is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Infection, and Lymphadenectomy.

Laura Witherspoon is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Witherspoon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. 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.