The 20 Best Breast Infection Doctors Near Me in Chattanooga, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Breast Infection near Chattanooga, TN. Of these, 42 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Breast Infection
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Infection
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    CHI Memorial Breast Care Associates - Chattanooga

    605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 105, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Washburn is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Washburn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Breast Infection
    Advanced in Breast Infection

    Erlanger Medical Center

    975 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noel Bergquist is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bergquist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Advanced in Breast Infection
    Advanced in Breast Infection

    Insight Health Corp

    1301 McCallie Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Samuels is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Samuels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Lung Nodules, Scoliosis, and Breast Infection.

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    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Surgical Oncology | Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Surgical Oncology | Oncology | Colorectal Surgery

    Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

    2525 Desales Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Jennings is Medical Director of Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Cancer at CHI Memorial Rees Skillem Cancer Institute, and a surgeon with CHI Memorial Surgical Oncology Associates. He is a a board-certified surgeon, specializing in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex malignancies, including pancreatic cancer, colon and gastric cancer, rectal cancer, neuroendocrine tumor, melanoma and other skin cancers, as well as benign diseases of the gallbladder, colon and stomach, such as diverticulitis and ulcer disease, and repair of hernias. He has over 30 years experience in these areas.He strives to use the surgical gifts and experience God has provided him to provide healing and comfort to patients, while giving the glory to Him. Dr. Jennings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Jennings is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Jennings is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Breast Infection
    Advanced in Breast Infection

    Firsthand Health Of Tennessee

    601 Dodds Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessie Varnell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Varnell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Galactocoele.

    Experienced in Breast Infection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Breast Infection
    General Surgery

    CHI Memorial Wound Healing Center

    2525 De Sales Avenue, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Gwin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Gwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gwin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gwin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    975 E 3rd St # 376, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Quarfordt is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Quarfordt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Visceromegaly, Bronchogenic Cyst, Liver Embolization, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Experienced in Breast Infection

    Erlanger Medical Center

    975 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Barriocanal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Barriocanal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Galactocoele.

    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Radiology
    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Radiology

    Insight Health Corp

    1301 McCallie Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Busch is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Busch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Radiology
    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Radiology

    Firsthand Health Of Tennessee

    601 Dodds Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Derr is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Derr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Advanced in Breast Infection
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Breast Infection
    General Surgery

    Office

    979 E 3rd St Ste 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Randel Burns is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Burns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Breast Infection.

    Advanced in Breast Infection
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Breast Infection
    General Surgery

    Office

    2108 E 3rd St Ste 200, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Witherspoon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Witherspoon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Internal Medicine

    Drs. Heinsohn, Donowitz, Rybolt, & Nguyen

    605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 404, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Heinsohn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Heinsohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Heinsohn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Breast Infection
    Radiology
    Advanced in Breast Infection
    Radiology

    Diagnostic Radiology Consultants PA

    1604 Gunbarrel Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wythe Owens is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Owens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

    Advanced in Breast Infection
    Radiology
    Advanced in Breast Infection
    Radiology

    Plaza Radiology LLC

    1710 Gunbarrel Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Nunes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Nunes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Visceromegaly, Tenosynovitis, and Splenomegaly.

    Experienced in Breast Infection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Breast Infection
    General Surgery

    University Surgical Associates

    979 E 3rd St Ste C300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alvaro Valle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Valle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Valle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1700 Broad St Ste 140, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kellie Jolley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Jolley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Internal Medicine

    Carol L Gruver MD PC

    2205 McCallie Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dabney James is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center

    251 N Lyerly St Ste 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Nunally is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Nunally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Menstrual Periods, Trichomoniasis, Vaginal Cysts, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Breast Infection
    Internal Medicine

    Chi Memorial Hospital-Georgia

    100 Gross Crescent Cir, 
    Fort Oglethorpe, GA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Collier King is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Infection. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Breast Infection?

    A breast infection is an infection in the tissue of the breast.

    When should I see a Breast Infection doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Breast Infection doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Breast Infection doctors near Chattanooga, TN?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Breast Infection doctors near Chattanooga, TN?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Breast Infection doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Breast Infection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Breast Infection doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Breast Infection doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Breast Infection doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Breast Infection doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Breast Infection doctors near Chattanooga, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Breast Infection doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Breast Infection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Breast Infection doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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