Overview
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 an Advanced 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.
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Locations
2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- CholecystitisDr. Jennings isDistinguished. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Jennings isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Jennings isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Jennings isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Jennings isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Jennings isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Advanced
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Jennings isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Jennings isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Jennings isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Jennings isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Esophageal CancerDr. Jennings isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Jennings isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Jennings isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Jennings isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Jennings isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Jennings isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Jennings isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Jennings isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.