
Overview
Dr. William (Bill) Warren is a cardiologist specializing in non-invasive and imaging cardiology. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, and Echocardiography. Dr. Warren graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University, earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at Harvard Medical School, completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, and finished a cardiology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. His areas of focus include a wide range of cardiovascular conditions and treatments, with expertise in non-invasive diagnostic studies.Since joining The Chattanooga Heart Institute in 2003, Dr. Warren has become a valued leader at CHI Memorial and in the Chattanooga medical community. He currently serves as managing partner of The Chattanooga Heart Institute, where he collaborates with over 30 colleagues. He previously chaired the CHI Memorial Board of Directors.Dr. Warren possesses a broad range of clinical interests and expertise. His dedication to patient care stems from a deep love of science combined with a genuine ability to connect with patients on a personal level. The complexity and diverse treatment options within cardiovascular care drew him to this field, allowing him to help critically ill patients recover and thrive. He was the recipient of CHI Memorial’s inaugural St. Luke’s Healer’s Heart award which recognizes physicians and providers for demonstrating compassion, inclusion, integrity, excellence and collaboration.Dr. Warren's commitment extends beyond clinical practice. He has conducted research studies which have been published in prestigious journals including the American College of Cardiology Current Journal Review, Circulation, Journal of Infectious Diseases, Journal of Clinical Microbiology, and Journal of Clinical Research.Away from work, Dr. Warren enjoys nature photography and travel. He has visited all seven continents.
Dr. Warren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Blood Pressure. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
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Locations
2501 Citico Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Adventist Health System Georgia Inc
James Ware is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Calhoun, Georgia. Dr. Ware is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Blood Pressure. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Necrosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Ware is currently accepting new patients.
The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Hixson
Dr. Andrew Fowler is a cardiologist at The Chattanooga Heart Institute. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, and interventional cardiology. Dr. Fowler completed his fellowship in cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he also pursued advanced training in interventional cardiology. Prior to that, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He graduated magna cum laude from Furman University with a B.S. in chemistry and a B.A. in music. With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Fowler believes in a shared decision-making process with his patients. His goal is to help patients achieve longer lives and allow for a better quality of life. He was inspired to become a physician so that he could be with others in their time of need and finds great fulfillment in fostering meaningful relationships with his patients.He is particularly drawn to the anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics of cardiology, and is excited about the advancements in the field that help patients feel better and live longer. Dr. Fowler was instrumental in integrating fractional flow reserve, a technique which improves the ability to see the significance of a blockage, into catheterizations in Chattanooga. He views advancements in imaging technology as a significant evolution in his field, which makes for better decision-making and allows patients to avoid unnecessary procedures.Outside of work, Dr. Fowler enjoys spending time with his wife, creating music with loved ones, and playing pickleball. Dr. Fowler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Blood Pressure. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga
Dr. Ledford completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda. Dr. Ledford completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda and a fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MichiganDr. Ledford was the first cardiologist in this region to perform a percutaneous patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure on an adult patient. This implant is less invasive than open heart surgery thereby posing fewer risks to the patient.Dr. Ledford served for 22 years in the United States Navy receiving numerous awards. He has been published in professional journals and has been the principal investigator on several research projects.Dr. Ledford enjoys outdoor activities especially hiking, camping, boating and travel. He loves to share those, especially with the grandkids. Dr. Ledford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Blood Pressure. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Warren isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Warren isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Warren isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Warren isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Warren isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Warren isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
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- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Warren isAdvanced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- ApoplexyDr. Warren isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Warren isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Warren isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Warren isAdvanced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Warren isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Warren isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic DissectionDr. Warren isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Warren isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.

