
Overview
Dr. Ledford completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda. Dr. Ledford completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda and a fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MichiganDr. Ledford was the first cardiologist in this region to perform a percutaneous patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure on an adult patient. This implant is less invasive than open heart surgery thereby posing fewer risks to the patient.Dr. Ledford served for 22 years in the United States Navy receiving numerous awards. He has been published in professional journals and has been the principal investigator on several research projects.Dr. Ledford enjoys outdoor activities especially hiking, camping, boating and travel. He loves to share those, especially with the grandkids.
Dr. Ledford is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.
Dr. Ledford is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Ledford is currently accepting new patients.
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2501 Citico Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404
The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Hixson
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 highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Monroe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Monroe is currently accepting new patients.
The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga
Dr. Mark Thel graduated with Distinction from the University of Virginia and cum laude from Georgetown University School of Medicine. At Georgetown, he was president of the Honor Medical Society Alpha Omega Alpha. He served his internship, internal medicine residency, cardiology fellowship, and interventional training at Duke where he was also the Chief Resident in the Department of Medicine. He received the Duke Medical School Davison Society teaching award in 1996.Dr. Thel has published more than 25 papers focusing on clinical trials in interventional cardiology. Dr. Thel participated in the United States Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program and left the Navy in 2000 as a Commander. His duty stations included General Medical Officer for Carrier Air Group Five in Atsugi, Japan, and staff cardiologist at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Thel is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Thel is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Thel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Thel is currently accepting new patients.
The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga
Dr. Robert Huang is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases and specializes in interventional cardiology. He completed fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he also earned a Masters of Public Health. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine where he also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.Dr. Huang served his internal medicine internship and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He served as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga. Dr. Huang has practiced cardiology in Chattanooga since 2011 and is the author of numerous professional papers in the field of cardiology. Dr. Huang is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. C S. Ledford
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. C S. Ledford is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coronary Heart 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. C S. Ledford specialize in?
While Dr. C S. Ledford is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
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Dr. C S. Ledford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-697-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AnginaDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Heart AttackDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- NecrosisDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Ledford isDistinguished. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- FaintingDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High CholesterolDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
- XanthomaDr. Ledford isAdvanced. Learn about Xanthoma.
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- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great VesselsDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery SpasmDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Spasm.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- EndocarditisDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart MurmursDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- Heart TumorDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin KDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- MyocarditisDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Myocarditis.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Paroxysmal Ventricular FibrillationDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- PericarditisDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Prinzmetal's Variant AnginaDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Prinzmetal's Variant Angina.
- Protein C DeficiencyDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Protein C Deficiency.
- Protein S DeficiencyDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Protein S Deficiency.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)Dr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM).
- Retinopathy ArterioscleroticDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Retinopathy Arteriosclerotic.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
- Stable AnginaDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Unstable AnginaDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Ledford isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.


