The 20 Best Menetrier Disease Doctors Near Me in Chattanooga, TN

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The 20 Best Menetrier Disease Doctors near Chattanooga, TN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Menetrier Disease near Chattanooga, TN. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Rishabh Shah
    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    CHI Memorial Surgical Associates - Chattanooga

    721 Glenwood Dr, Suite W-550, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Associates PC

    2515 Desales Ave Ste 206, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Shikoh is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Shikoh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Associates PC

    2515 Desales Ave Ste 206, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Soufleris is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Soufleris has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Menetrier Disease, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Associates PC

    2515 Desales Ave Ste 206, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Galen Medical Group P.C.

    2200 E 3rd St Ste 200, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Charapata is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Charapata is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Banti's Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Galen Digestive Health Downtown

    2200 E 3rd St Ste 200, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Olds is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Olds is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2200 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Munford Yates is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Yates is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Erlanger Gastroenterology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C825, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurie-anne Swaby is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Swaby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Erlanger Gastroenterology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C825, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Kessler is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Erlanger Gastroenterology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C825, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arslan Kahloon is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Kahloon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Academic Gastroenterology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C825, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharif Murphy is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    979 E 3rd St Ste C630, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Goodman is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Bile Acid Malabsorption, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Galen Medical Group P.C.

    2200 E 3rd St Ste 200, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Colleen Schmitt is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Schmitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Galen Digestive Health

    2515 Desales Ave Ste 206, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Manton is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Manton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Associates PC

    2515 Desales Ave Ste 206, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Bosshardt is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bosshardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    CHI Memorial

    2525 Desales Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Collins is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    East TN Anesthesia PLLC

    1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 102, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sumeet Bhushan is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bhushan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Galen Digestive Health - East Ridge

    929 Spring Creek Rd Ste 104, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Camille Sommer is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Sommer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sommer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Galen Medical Group PC

    4976 Alpha Ln, 
    Hixson, TN 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Hetzel is an Internal Medicine provider in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Hetzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Menetrier Disease?

    Menetrier disease is a gastrointestinal condition characterized by overgrowth of the mucous cells (foveola) in the mucous membrane lining the stomach, causing enlarged gastric folds. This leads to excessive mucus production, causing protein loss from the stomach and low or absent levels of stomach acid. Symptoms may include pain in the upper middle region of the stomach, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The cause of Menetrier disease is largely not known, although some cases are associated with infection, particularly pediatric cases, which can be caused by CMV infections.

    When should I see an Menetrier Disease doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Menetrier Disease doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Menetrier Disease doctors near Chattanooga, TN?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Menetrier Disease doctors near Chattanooga, TN?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Menetrier Disease doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Menetrier Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Menetrier Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Menetrier Disease doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Menetrier Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Menetrier Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Menetrier Disease doctors near Chattanooga, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Menetrier Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Menetrier Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Menetrier Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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