Overview
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholecystitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Locations
721 Glenwood Dr, Suite W-560, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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 Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.
University Surgical Associates, PLLC
Vicente Mejia is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mejia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mejia is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Jasper
Dr Graham is a general surgeon with over 15 years of experience, and is affiliated with Piedmont Mountainside. He specializes in a variety of issues including gallbladder, hernias, and skin lesions. Dr Graham performs many procedures for skin, and soft tissue lesions in the office.In his spare time, Dr. Graham enjoys camping, fishing and woodworking.Dr. Graham welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Graham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, and Hernia Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Wilkes isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Wilkes isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- MelanomaDr. Wilkes isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Wilkes isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Wilkes isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Wilkes isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Wilkes isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Wilkes isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Wilkes isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Wilkes isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.