Expertise in
20
conditions

Dr. Larry L. Shears

Cardiology
Erlanger Cardiology
979 E 3rd St Ste C520, 
Chattanooga,, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
20
conditions
Erlanger Cardiology
979 E 3rd St Ste C520, 
Chattanooga,, TN 

Overview

Larry Shears is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga,, Tennessee.

Dr. Shears is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Angina, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shears is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in TN

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest
Erlanger Medical Center
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
Affiliate Of Vitruvian Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Erlanger Cardiology
979 E 3rd St Ste C520, Chattanooga,, TN 37403

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Larry L. Shears

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Larry L. Shears?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Larry L. Shears by calling their office at 423-778-5661. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Larry L. Shears a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Larry L. Shears is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Larry L. Shears specialize in?

While Dr. Larry L. Shears is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Larry L. Shears accept my insurance?

Dr. Larry L. Shears accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-778-5661 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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