Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Sean C. Rice

Gastroenterology
Erlanger Gastroenterology
979 E 3rd St Ste C825, 
Chattanooga, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
15
conditions
Erlanger Gastroenterology
979 E 3rd St Ste C825, 
Chattanooga, TN 

Overview

Sean Rice is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Dr. Rice is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Hospital Affiliations

Erlanger Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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 Gastroenterology
979 E 3rd St Ste C825, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Rice has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

4 Total Publications

Isolated Pancreatic Sarcoidosis Masquerading as Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report.
Isolated Pancreatic Sarcoidosis Masquerading as Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report.
Journal: Cureus
Published: September 17, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sean C. Rice

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sean C. Rice?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Sean C. Rice by calling their office at 423-778-4830. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sean C. Rice a top-rated expert for Colitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sean C. Rice is classified as an Advanced expert for Colitis, 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. Sean C. Rice specialize in?

While Dr. Sean C. Rice is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Colitis, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Sean C. Rice participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sean C. Rice has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colitis. You can view a list of Dr. Sean C. Rice's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sean C. Rice accept my insurance?

Dr. Sean C. Rice accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-778-4830 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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