
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 clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Vagotomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Harper is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Advanced Trauma Life Support, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support. Dr. Harper is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
721 Glenwood Dr, Suite W-550, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew S. Harper
Is Dr. Andrew S. Harper a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew S. Harper is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gallbladder Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Andrew S. Harper specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew S. Harper is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Andrew S. Harper accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew S. Harper accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Distinguished
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Harper isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Harper isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Harper isDistinguished. Learn about Gallstones.
- Advanced
- 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.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Harper isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- HerniaDr. Harper isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Harper isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Harper isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Harper isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Harper isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- VagotomyDr. Harper isAdvanced. Learn about Vagotomy.
- 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.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- GastrostomyDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Genital WartsDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Granulomatous HypophysitisDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatous Hypophysitis.
- HemangiopericytomaDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Hemangiopericytoma.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- Intestinal LeiomyomaDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Leiomyoma.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1Dr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- Lymphomatoid GranulomatosisDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis.
- MesenchymomaDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Multicentric ReticulohistiocytosisDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis.
- NecrosisDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- Neuroma Biliary TractDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Neuroma Biliary Tract.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PeritonitisDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Sea-Blue HistiocytosisDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Sea-Blue Histiocytosis.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Harper isExperienced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.
