The 20 Best Constrictive Pericarditis Doctors Near Me in Chattanooga, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 7 doctor with experience in Constrictive Pericarditis near Chattanooga, TN. Of these, 7 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Thoracic Surgery

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Cardiothoracic Surgery

    2525 De Sales Ave, Suite 1009, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Craig completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Harvard Medical School, training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. Previously he completed a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis where he also completed his general surgery residency and received his medical degree. He completed his undergraduate education at Southern Adventist University in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Craig previously served as the surgical director of cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Craig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Craig is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, American Board Of Surgery: Vascular Surgery, American Board Of Surgery: General Surgery, American Board Of Vascular Medicine, and Registered Physician In Vascular Interpretation. Dr. Craig is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga

    2501 Citico Avenue, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Carter Hemphill is board certified in cardiovascular diseases, interventional cardiology, endovascular medicine, nuclear cardiology and internal medicine. Dr. Hemphill completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Texas A & M College of Medicine/Scott & White Hospital. He completed his residency in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center.Dr. Hemphill received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University in New York. He previously served as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine at Chattanooga. Dr. Hemphill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angioplasty, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Hemphill is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hemphill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Cardiology

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga

    2501 Citico Avenue, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Neal Miller earned his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, internal medicine, and nuclear cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His speciality is cardiac imaging. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, National Board Of Echocardiography, Certification Board Of Nuclear Cardiology, and Certification Board Of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga

    2501 Citico Avenue, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Robert Huang is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases and specializes in interventional cardiology. He completed fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he also earned a Masters of Public Health. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine where he also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.Dr. Huang served his internal medicine internship and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He served as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga. Dr. Huang has practiced cardiology in Chattanooga since 2011 and is the author of numerous professional papers in the field of cardiology. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga

    2501 Citico Avenue, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Aditya Mandawat is board certified in Internal Medicine, in Cardiovascular Diseases and in Interventional Cardiology. He also holds specialized board certifications in Echocardiography and Cardiac MRI. He completed Fellowships in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diseases Research, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging and Interventional Cardiology at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Dr. Mandawat completed his internship and residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. He earned a degree in medicine at Case Western Reserve University with clinical rotations at the Cleveland Clinic and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering from Georgia Tech University. Dr. Mandawat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Mandawat is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mandawat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Thoracic Surgery

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Cardiothoracic Surgery

    2525 Desales Ave Ste 1009, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Zellner is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Zellner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Carotid Artery Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
    Interventional Cardiology

    Centennial Heart At Parkridge

    2339 McCallie Ave Ste 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Zenisek is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Zenisek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Failure, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Constrictive Pericarditis?

    Constrictive pericarditis is a process in which the sac-like covering of the heart (the pericardium) becomes thickened and scarred.

    Related conditions include:

    • Bacterial pericarditis
    • Pericarditis
    • Pericarditis after heart attack

    When should I see a Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis doctors near Chattanooga, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Constrictive Pericarditis 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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