Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Dr. Daniel Cronk

Bariatric Medicine
Erlanger Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
979 E 3rd St Ste C620, 
Chattanooga, TN 
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Erlanger Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
979 E 3rd St Ste C620, 
Chattanooga, TN 
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Overview

Daniel Cronk is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Cronk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Bariatric Medicine
Licenses
Surgery in TN
Hospital Affiliations
Erlanger Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Erlanger Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
979 E 3rd St Ste C620, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Call: 423-778-2906

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.


5 Total Publications

Comment on: Ambulatory discharge of patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy results in significantly more adverse outcomes.
Comment on: Ambulatory discharge of patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy results in significantly more adverse outcomes.
Journal: Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Published: July 23, 2024
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423-778-2906
Languages Spoken:
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General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

CHI Memorial Surgical Associates - Chattanooga

721 Glenwood Dr, Suite W-550, 
Chattanooga, TN 
 (1.8 miles away)
423-698-8692
Languages Spoken:
English
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Dr. Rishabh Shah is board-certified general surgeon and bariatric surgeon who provides bariatric and general surgery consultation and follow-up care at CHI Memorial Surgical Associates and CHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Care.Dr. Shah earned his medical degree from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed both his residency and fellowship in surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Florida, under the tutelage of one of the foremost authorities in minimally invasive advanced general and bariatric surgery. He joined CHI Memorial in 2020, coming back home to Chattanooga. His team treats obesity with an emphasis on helping patients overcome their disease through a combination of surgical and medical interventions. He also is a foregut specialist and treats reflux, hiatal hernia, and other complex diseases of the foregut of the GI tract.Dr. Shah's philosophy of care centers on building strong, respectful relationships with his patients, tailoring treatment to their individual needs and goals. He views himself as an educator, empowering patients with the knowledge and tools to maintain their health after surgery. His desire to work with people, collaborate in a team setting, and utilize his hands, combined with a belief in the power of education, led him to a career in surgery. He chose to specialize in bariatric surgery due to the widespread issue of obesity and the opportunity to help patients transform their lives.In his free time, Dr. Shah enjoys cooking, racquet sports, puzzles, hiking, video games, and spending time with his wife, kids, parents, and friends. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

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      • Gastrectomy
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      • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
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      • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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