Dr. Stephen Monroe earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine at Tampa and completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowships at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville. He held the position of assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine.Dr. Monroe was one of the first cardiologists in this area to perform radial catheterizations. Currently, Dr. Monroe is involved in a number of cardiology research studies either as principal investigator, co-investigator or sub-investigator, or protocol co-author. The studies range from establishing condition-specific treatment guidelines to examining the safety and efficacy of pharmacological treatments. He is also currently participating in ongoing clinical trials.Dr. Monroe has been published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation, as well as in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, The Journal of the American College of Cardiology, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, and The American Heart Journal.|He has co-authored chapters in the books Cardiology and Cardiovascular Therapeutics, A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart 2nd Edition and has presented before the members of the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions. Dr. Monroe is board certified in cardiology and is a member of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society.Dr. Monroe is an avid hiker. He and his family enjoy many outdoor activities. Dr. Monroe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

John Gwin is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Gwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gwin is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Pigg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Pigg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Gout. Dr. Pigg is currently accepting new patients.

J Lovette is a General Surgeon in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Lovette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Lovette is currently accepting new patients.

Mario Mariani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Mariani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Mariani is currently accepting new patients.

Derek Crouthers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Crouthers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Henry Cheng is board-certified in imaging and general cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Cheng completed an internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, and a cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. In addition to general cardiology care, Dr. Cheng specializes in cardio-oncology, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. He sees patients at the Chattanooga Citico office and at our Hixson office. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Cardiomyopathy.

Julie Bilbrey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Bilbrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Bilbrey is currently accepting new patients.

Julie Haun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Haun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Essential Thrombocythemia. Dr. Haun is currently accepting new patients.

Kimberly Carlton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Carlton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Robert Berglund is a Cardiologist in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Berglund is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Donald Zeigler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Zeigler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Peptic Ulcer.

Sachin Phade is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Phade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. 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.

Gregory Nieckula is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Dr. Nieckula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Nieckula is currently accepting new patients.

Tye Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Young has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pachydermoperiostosis, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Testicular Failure.

Bradley Keel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Keel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Peptic Ulcer, and Fainting.

Born in Augusta, Georgia, but raised in southern Ohio by parents native to Chattanooga, Dr. Mary McKenzie has always felt she had southern roots. Pursuing medicine has always been a life-long dream. She graduated valedictorian of her local high school then went on to attend Otterbein University where she majored in life science and played volleyball. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in 2002. Under the US Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program, she was commissioned second lieutenant attending Maxwell AFB Officer Training School in 2003. She graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. After completing her internship in Emergency Medicine at Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio she went on to serve her active duty tour for four years. Stationed in middle Georgia at Robins AFB, Captain McKenzie was trained as a flight surgeon specialized in aerospace medicine, primarily managing the care of aviators and special operations personnel. Dr. McKenzie served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Outstanding Resident Teaching Award.Her passion for the integrative medicine model evolved naturally as an osteopathic trained physician. A holistic approach to patient care is a mindset that takes into consideration the whole person. It acknowledges all the facets that contribute to health and well-being; the mind and body are connected. Patients need to feel heard and understood. Offering several medical disciplines (acupuncture, nutrition, mental health, hormone replacement, and massage) allows a patient easier access to more options for their healthcare. The mind-body-spirit triad to health and healing is exemplified by this practice and Dr. McKenzie. She lives on Signal Mountain with her husband and three beautiful, rambunctious boys. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vertigo, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Insomnia.

Dr. Daniel Heithold, a board-certified general surgeon at CHI Memorial Surgical Associates, is dedicated to providing patients with the benefits of minimally invasive surgery. He was fortunate to complete his surgical residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center. At that time laparoscopy was in its infancy, and Georgia Baptist Medical Center was the busiest laparoscopic hospital in the world. This experience ignited a passion for advanced techniques, leading Dr. Heithold to teach laparoscopic surgery across Asia, Europe, and South America. As an early adopter of robotic surgery, he now prefers this method for most procedures, including gallbladder removal. His focus over the past several years has been on hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction. Outside of his practice, Dr. Heithold enjoys cycling, hiking, and exploring the world with his wife, family and friends. Dr. Heithold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Hiatal Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

R Sowell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Sowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meige Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, and Lymphadenectomy.