The 20 Best Herniated Disc Surgery Doctors near Chattanooga, TN

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Herniated Disc Surgery

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Herniated Disc Surgery near Chattanooga, TN. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    2205 McCallie Ave, Ste 310, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    A native of the Tri-Cities’, David Wiles, MD, received his bachelor of science from Auburn University, Ala., and his doctorate of medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La. Following, Dr. Wiles completed his general surgery internship and a neurosurgery residency at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Wiles has trained under internationally-known spine surgeons, including Kevin Foley, MD, Maurice Smith, MD, and Peter Klara MD. Following his training, Dr. Wiles returned to the Tri-Cities where he established the East Tennessee Brain and Spine Center, intent on bringing leading-edge neurosurgical care to those he knew and loved. Today, Dr. Wiles is president of the East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center. Dr. Wiles has also been actively involved in the development of numerous spinal surgical techniques and devices. Most notably, he has participated in several investigational studies with the Food & Drug Administration. Such experience has allowed him the honor of speaking at international meetings and serving on the Evaluation Committee for ARGOS, the European Association of Research Groups for Spinal Osteosynthesis. Currently, he is privileged to serve as a faculty member at teaching conferences held across the United States for the purpose of training spine surgeons and orthopedic and neurosurgical residents. A member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurosurgeons, the Joint Section on Spine and Peripheral Nerves, the North American Spine Society, the World Spine Society, the International Meetings for Advanced Spinal Technologies, and the Cervical Spine Research Society, Dr. Wiles is also a member of the Critical Care Committee at the Johnson City Medical Center. Practicing since 1997, Dr. Wiles and his wife and their three children, make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Wiles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Wiles is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Neurosurgery

    910 Blackford St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kueter is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Kueter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Southeastern Spine

    281 N Lyerly St Ste 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr James is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. James is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Neurosurgery

    910 Blackford St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Miller is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Neurosurgery

    910 Blackford St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gallagher is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Gallagher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Neurosurgery

    910 Blackford St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Boehm is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Boehm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Neurosurgery

    910 Blackford St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prayash Patel is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Internal Medicine

    CHI Memorial

    2525 Desales Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Gilbert is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Parkridge Medical Center Inc.

    2333 McCallie Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyong-chol Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Chattanooga Orthopaedic Group PC

    2415 McCallie Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Geddes is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Geddes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Chattanooga Orthopaedic Group PC

    2415 McCallie Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Hodges is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Hodges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Spine Surgery Associates

    1736 Gunbarrel Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Pearce is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Pearce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Pearce is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Spine Surgery Associates

    1736 Gunbarrel Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr Adam is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Adam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Adam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    1736 Gunbarrel Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Broadstone is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Broadstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Herniated Disc Surgery doctors near Chattanooga, TN?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Herniated Disc Surgery doctors near Chattanooga, TN?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disc Surgery doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Herniated Disc Surgery doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Herniated Disc Surgery doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Herniated Disc Surgery doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Herniated Disc Surgery doctors near Chattanooga, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disc Surgery doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Herniated Disc Surgery doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herniated Disc Surgery doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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