Overview
Larry Shears is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga,, Tennessee.
Dr. Shears is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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- 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
979 E 3rd St Ste C520, Chattanooga,, TN 37403
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Larry Shears
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Larry Shears?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Larry 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 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 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 Shears specialize in?
While Dr. Larry Shears is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Larry Shears participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Larry Shears has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Larry Shears's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Larry Shears accept my insurance?
Dr. Larry 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Shears isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Shears isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Shears isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Shears isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Shears isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Shears isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Shears isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Shears isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Shears isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Shears isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.