
Overview
Dr. Andrew Harper is a highly experienced and dedicated General Surgeon providingcomprehensive surgical care to his community. A long-standing medical professional, he iscommitted to prioritizing patient care and fostering meaningful interactions with those heserves.Dr. Harper brings decades of expertise to his practice, specializing in both minimallyinvasive and open surgical procedures. His extensive surgical services include treatment forgallbladder diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, appendicitis, and colon diseases. He alsoexpertly manages breast disorders, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, and all types ofhernias. Dr. Harper earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in1985, following his undergraduate studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where hegraduated with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering in 1981. He completed his rigorousGeneral Surgery Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in 1990.Prior to establishing his practice, Dr. Harper proudly served in the U.S. Army Reservefrom 1987 to 1996, including active duty during the Persian Gulf War from August 1990 toMay 1991. He has been a fixture in the medical community at Rockdale Hospital inConyers, GA, serving patients there from 1990 to 2025. Dr. Harper's philosophy is simpleyet profound: patient care always comes first, driven by the most rewarding aspect of hiswork – the direct interactions he shares with his patients.Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Harper cherishes spending quality timewith his family, especially his grandchildren. He is also passionate about caring for his petsand other animals on his property, finds solace and satisfaction working on his tractor,enjoys riding motorcycles, and is an avid supporter of Georgia Tech football.
Dr. Harper is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Vagotomy, and Hernia Surgery.
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Locations
721 Glenwood Dr, Suite W-550, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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CHI Memorial Surgical Associates - Chattanooga
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 highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Hiatal Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.
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
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Harper isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Harper isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Harper isDistinguished. Learn about Gallstones.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Harper isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Harper isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Harper isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Harper isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Harper isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Harper isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Anal FissureDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Breast CancerDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
