Mark C. Thel
Expertise in
23
conditions
Expertise in
23
conditions

Overview

Dr. Mark Thel graduated with Distinction from the University of Virginia and cum laude from Georgetown University School of Medicine. At Georgetown, he was president of the Honor Medical Society Alpha Omega Alpha. He served his internship, internal medicine residency, cardiology fellowship, and interventional training at Duke where he was also the Chief Resident in the Department of Medicine. He received the Duke Medical School Davison Society teaching award in 1996.Dr. Thel has published more than 25 papers focusing on clinical trials in interventional cardiology. Dr. Thel participated in the United States Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program and left the Navy in 2000 as a Commander. His duty stations included General Medical Officer for Carrier Air Group Five in Atsugi, Japan, and staff cardiologist at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Thel is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Dr. Thel is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Thel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Thel is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Residency

Duke University Medical Center

Specialties

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Duke University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc
Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga
2501 Citico Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mark C. Thel

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Is Dr. Mark C. Thel a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark C. Thel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coronary Heart Disease, 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. Mark C. Thel specialize in?

While Dr. Mark C. Thel is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Mark C. Thel accept my insurance?

Dr. Mark C. Thel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-697-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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