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Dr. Jeffrey Poynter, MD

General Surgery* Age 43
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Dr. Jeffrey Poynter, MD

General Surgery* Age 43
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Jeffrey Poynter, MD is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN.

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Dr. Poynter graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR. Dr. Jeffrey Poynter, MD is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN and has 17 years experience. Dr. Poynter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Dr. Poynter has experience treating conditions like Aortic Dissection and Aortic Aneurysm among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Poynter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Poynter is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Aneurysm
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Ectasia
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Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Systolic Heart Failure
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Constipation
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Typical Atrial Flutter
Umbilical Hernia
Unstable Angina
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Arch Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
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  • HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    National POS
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    Open Choice PPO
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    Choice Plus POS II
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  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Erlanger Hypertension Management Center
    979 E 3rd St Ste C520, Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 778-5661
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 12:00
  2. 2 Erlanger Medical Center
    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 778-5661
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 12:00

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Mar 19, 2019
My name is larry priest i had heart surgery my dr. Was jeffrey poynter i had 4 blockages the dr and staff was the most carrying i have ever seen god bless them the dr.s and staff saved my life i am 51 yr old and thanks to them i hope to have more time god bless you all
— Mar 19, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jeffrey Poynter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Poynter's profile.

Dr. Poynter frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Dissection and Aortic Aneurysm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jeffrey Poynter, MD is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Poynter, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN