. Dr. Hatcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

"G. Darby Pope, MD, FACS, developed an interest in medicine during his childhood while living overseas as the son of Christian missionaries. For him, medicine became a way to demonstrate God's love and compassion by helping those in need at their most vulnerable moments. ""The grace of God gave me the skill and opportunity to become a doctor,"" Dr. Pope says. ""I became a surgeon because I loved helping eliminate problems in patients' lives and seeing them return to a full life."" When Dr. Pope is not working, he enjoys coaching and playing sports, staying active in his church, and exploring the Appalachian Highlands with his wife and their 7 children.". Dr. Pope is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

. Dr. Jernigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

"Growing up, Tyler Greenfield, MD, loved watching his father, a small-town general practitioner, treat patients. He knew medicine was the life he wanted for himself one day. ""I was drawn to surgery because of my love for human anatomy,"" Dr. Greenfield says. ""I especially enjoy the physiology of the heart and lungs and performing surgical procedures to treat conditions that affect them."" He believes the doctor-patient relationship is enhanced by open communication. ""My job is to help patients get better,"" he says. ""By listening, I learn what is important to know about them and their health.""". Dr. Greenfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

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

. Dr. Messerschmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Dr. Rob Headrick is chief of thoracic surgery at CHI Memorial Rees Skillern Cancer Institute. He specializes in chest and lung cancer care. He is board certified in both general and thoracic surgery.Dr. Headrick is a Chattanooga native and returned to his hometown to provide thoracic surgical care. Dr. Headrick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

. Dr. Van Der Westhuizen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules.

. Dr. Kohne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Visceromegaly.

. Dr. Daniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Kidney Failure, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

. Dr. Deponte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, CAPOS Syndrome, Visceromegaly, and Lung Nodules.

. Dr. Forsberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Galactocoele.

. Dr. Lull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleural Effusion.

. Dr. Dexter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

John Lazar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lazar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Keith Tonkin is a Radiologist in Germantown, Tennessee. Dr. Tonkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Christopher Ellington is a Radiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Ellington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Pleurisy, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

Jeffrey Peeke is a Radiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Peeke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Emphysema.