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Dr. Richard Tanner Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 43
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Dr. Richard Tanner Jr, MD is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN.
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Dr. Richard Tanner Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 43
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
8 years of experience
Dr. Richard Tanner Jr, MD is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN.

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Dr. Tanner Jr graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine-Birmingham. Dr. Richard Tanner Jr, MD is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN and has 8 years experience. Dr. Tanner Jr currently practices at University Surgical Associates and are affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center, CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Dr. Tanner Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tanner Jr is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Parathyroidectomy
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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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Locations

  1. 1 Chi Memorial Chest and Lung Cancer Center
    2108 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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  2. 2 University Surgical Associates
    979 E 3rd St Ste C320, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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  3. 3 Office
    935 Spring Creek Rd Ste 103, Chattanooga, TN 37412
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Apr 09, 2024
Dr. Tanner performed surgery on my son. It was a major surgery and Dr. Tanner was amazing from beginning to end. Always positive, wonderful bedside manner, highly skilled surgeon, flawless communication, great staff, was my experience. I could not be more impressed. 5 stars, would recommend.
D. Haynie — Apr 09, 2024
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Alabama School Of Medicine-Birmingham
    2016
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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Tanner Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tanner Jr's profile.

Dr. Richard Tanner Jr, MD is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center, CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Tanner Jr, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN

  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN