"Mark Aziz, MD, followed his parents' path by becoming a physician. Dr. Aziz is originally from Egypt, but the beautiful mountains and lakes drew him to the Appalachian Highlands. ""This is a great place to raise a family and practice medicine,"" says Dr. Aziz. He enjoys providing cardiac services to the region. Listening to his patients gives Dr. Aziz the information he needs to develop their treatment strategy. Understanding his patients and their individual medical needs helps them lead healthier and happier lives.". Dr. Aziz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

. Dr. Nagre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

. Dr. Hopkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Boils.

. Dr. Jernigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

. Dr. Goenka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Gray is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the stomach, small bowel, gallbladder and hernias. He is passionate about bariatric and metabolic surgery – sometimes called “weight loss surgery” – and is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive surgery to help his patients get back to living their lives quicker. Dr. Gray originally moved to East Tennessee to complete his general surgery residency at ETSU. After completing his advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University, he was excited to return to the area and bring his special skill set to East Tennessee. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

L Sprouse is a Vascular Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Sprouse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Sprouse is currently accepting new patients.

Mohammed Moursi is a Vascular Surgeon in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Moursi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Moursi is currently accepting new patients.

Sina Iranmanesh is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Iranmanesh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Varicose Veins, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Iranmanesh is currently accepting new patients.

James Klemis is a Cardiologist in Germantown,, Tennessee. Dr. Klemis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Angioplasty.

Dr. Lehman is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and specializes in imaging cardiology. He came to Chattanooga Heart from Duke University Health System in Durham, NC. Dr. Lehman completed a fellowship and residency in Cardiovascular Disease at Duke University. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and a Master’s of Public Policy, Concentration in Health Policy from Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy. He graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor’s of Science, Biology, where he had the highest GPA for all bachelor of science degrees. He served as a congressional aid on Capitol Hill. Dr. Lehman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Arterial Embolism.

Dr. Aditya Mandawat is board certified in Internal Medicine, in Cardiovascular Diseases and in Interventional Cardiology. He also holds specialized board certifications in Echocardiography and Cardiac MRI. He completed Fellowships in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diseases Research, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging and Interventional Cardiology at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Dr. Mandawat completed his internship and residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. He earned a degree in medicine at Case Western Reserve University with clinical rotations at the Cleveland Clinic and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering from Georgia Tech University. Dr. Mandawat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

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 Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

Mark Fugate is a Vascular Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Fugate is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Fugate is currently accepting new patients.

James Hoback is a Cardiologist in Chattanooga,, Tennessee. Dr. Hoback is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, and Necrosis.

Stacy Brewington is a Cardiologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Brewington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Atherectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Clifford Garrard is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Clarksville, Tennessee. Dr. Garrard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Garrard is currently accepting new patients.

Sachin Phade is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Phade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Phade is currently accepting new patients.

William Harris is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.