Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Larry Shears

Cardiology
Erlanger Cardiology
979 E 3rd St Ste C520, 
Chattanooga,, TN 
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
14
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 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in TN

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc
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 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 Aortic Dissection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

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.

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