Overview
Dr. Brett Melnikoff is a highly skilled and compassionate board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, dedicated to providing exceptional heart care at The Chattanooga Heart Institute.Dr. Melnikoff's commitment to medicine began at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He refined his surgical expertise through a comprehensive residency in general surgery at the University of Alabama Medical Center, followed by a specialized fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery, also at the University of Alabama Medical Center.As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a proud member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Dr. Melnikoff remains at the forefront of surgical innovation and best practices, ensuring his patients receive the highest standard of care.Beyond his professional life, Dr. Melnikoff cherishes time with his wife and daughters. He finds balance and joy in shared passions like cooking and exploring new destinations through travel.
Dr. Melnikoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2525 De Sales Ave, Suite 1009, 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.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Melnikoff isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Melnikoff isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Melnikoff isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)