Overview
Julie Koffron is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Koffron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Koffron is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
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Locations
979 E 3rd St, Suite 300, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.
CommonSpirit Medical Group - Surgical Oncology - Chattanooga
Justin Wilkes, MD, a Board-Certified Complex General Surgery Oncologist with CHI Memorial Surgical Oncology Associates, provides advanced surgical care - to diagnose, stage and effectively treat cancer, and manage cancer-related symptoms. Dr. Wilkes utilizes advanced robotic-assisted technology and minimally invasive surgical techniques to help patients recover faster with less pain and minimal scarring. Dr. Wilkes specializes in: Adrenal gland surgery. Gastrointestinal oncology including gastric, pancreatic, colon, hepatobiliary, rectal, small intestine, and neuroendocrine tumors. Soft tissue sarcomas including retroperitoneal, sarcoma, extremity sarcomas, GIST. Skin cancers including melanoma, squamous cell, basal cell and merkel cell. General surgery procedures for gallbladder, appendix, and benign colorectal conditions. Dr. Wilkes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholecystitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.
Saint Thomas Medical Partners
Lakshmi Chinappa-Nagappa is a General Surgeon in Mcminnville, Tennessee. Dr. Chinappa-Nagappa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Chinappa-Nagappa is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Koffron isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Koffron isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- PancreatectomyDr. Koffron isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Koffron isAdvanced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Koffron isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Koffron isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Koffron isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Koffron isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Koffron isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Koffron isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.

