Overview
James Zellner is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Zellner is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Carotid Artery Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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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 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Zellner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Zellner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James 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 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 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 Zellner specialize in?
While Dr. James 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 Zellner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Zellner has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. James 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 Zellner accept my insurance?
Dr. James 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
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
- 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).
- 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.