Overview
James Zellner is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Dr. Zellner is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Carotid Artery Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Zellner is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- POS
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2525 Desales Ave Ste 1009, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
CHI Memorial Chest And Lung Cancer Center
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The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Craig completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Harvard Medical School, training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. Previously he completed a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis where he also completed his general surgery residency and received his medical degree. He completed his undergraduate education at Southern Adventist University in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Craig previously served as the surgical director of cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Craig is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Craig is board certified in American Board Of Surgery: General Surgery, American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, American Board Of Surgery: Vascular Surgery, American Board Of Vascular Medicine, and Registered Physician In Vascular Interpretation. Dr. Craig is currently accepting new patients.
Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates - Manchester
Tammy Baxter is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Manchester, Tennessee. Dr. Baxter is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Baxter is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James L. Zellner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James L. Zellner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James L. Zellner by calling their office at 423-624-5200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James L. Zellner a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James L. Zellner is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. James L. Zellner specialize in?
While Dr. James L. Zellner is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Carotid Artery Disease, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. James L. Zellner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James L. Zellner has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. James L. Zellner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James L. Zellner accept my insurance?
Dr. James L. Zellner accepts most major insurance plans, including Alliant Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-624-5200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Zellner isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Zellner isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Zellner isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Zellner isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Zellner isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Zellner isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Zellner isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Zellner isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Zellner isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Zellner isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Zellner isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Zellner isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Zellner isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic DissectionDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great VesselsDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EndocarditisDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- GastrostomyDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart TumorDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Lung CancerDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- PleurisyDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Pulmonary Vein StenosisDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- ThymectomyDr. Zellner isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.