Overview
W Cockerham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Dr. Cockerham is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Cockerham is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- 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
1635 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 210, Chattanooga, TN 37421
2108 E 3rd St Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. W T. Cockerham
Is Dr. W T. Cockerham a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. W T. Cockerham is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. W T. Cockerham specialize in?
While Dr. W T. Cockerham is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Hernia, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. W T. Cockerham accept my insurance?
Dr. W T. Cockerham accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Cockerham isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Advanced
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Cockerham isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CholecystitisDr. Cockerham isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Cockerham isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Cockerham isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Cockerham isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Cockerham isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Cockerham isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Cockerham isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Cockerham isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Cockerham isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Cockerham isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Cockerham isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Breast LumpDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColostomyDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- FibroadenomaDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- GastrectomyDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- GastrostomyDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- NecrosisDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Sclerosing MesenteritisDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Mesenteritis.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Stomach CancerDr. Cockerham isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
