
Overview
Dr. Betsy Washburn is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon. She earned her medical degree and completed her residency at the Medical College of Georgia, followed by a fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital. For over 13 years, she has served the Chattanooga community at CHI Memorial, building a practice rooted in compassion and excellence.Dr. Washburn’s philosophy is simple: treat every patient as if they were her own sister or mother. She believes in empowering patients through education, ensuring they are active participants in their treatment journey. She appreciates the scientific and technical aspects of surgery, but what truly resonates with her is the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and their families facing a cancer diagnosis. Dr. Washburn considers it a privilege to provide support and care during such a challenging time and is committed to staying at the forefront of advancements in breast cancer treatment, particularly in the development of targeted therapies that may lead to less invasive surgical options.Outside of the office, Dr. Washburn enjoys spending time outdoors biking, hiking, gardening, and caring for her chickens. She is also a devoted fan of Georgia Dawgs football and cherishes time spent with her spouse, family, friends, and pets. She loves seeing her patients around town and witnessing their continued health and well-being after treatment.
Dr. Washburn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, and Lymphadenectomy.
Insurance
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Locations
605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 105, Chattanooga, TN 37404
University Surgical Associates, PLLC
Alvaro Valle is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Valle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Valle is currently accepting new 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 Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. 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 Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholecystitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.
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
- AngiosarcomaDr. Washburn isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Washburn isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast InfectionDr. Washburn isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Washburn isDistinguished. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Washburn isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Washburn isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Washburn isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- FibroadenomaDr. Washburn isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Washburn isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Washburn isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Washburn isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Experienced
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Washburn isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Breast LumpDr. Washburn isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. Washburn isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- GalactocoeleDr. Washburn isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Washburn isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Washburn isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.

