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Dr. W Cockerham, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. W Cockerham, MD
4.2 (39 Ratings)
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Dr. W Cockerham, MD is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN.
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Dr. W Cockerham, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
Dr. W Cockerham, MD is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN.

About

Dr. W Cockerham, MD is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Cockerham currently practices at University Surgical Associates - USA Surgical Specialties Building and are affiliated with Parkridge East Hospital and Parkridge Medical Center. Dr. Cockerham has experience treating conditions like Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cockerham received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 39 times. Dr. Cockerham's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cockerham is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Colostomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Diseases
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal-Colon Bleeding
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Lift Surgery
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemigastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Ventral Herniorrhaphy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Orchiectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative EPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Network P
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare
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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Flexcare
    Cigna
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    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 University Surgical Associates - USA Surgical Specialties Building
    2108 E 3rd St Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  2. 2 University Surgical Associates - USA Gunbarrel
    1635 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 210, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cockerham
4.2
Based on 39 Reviews
5 Stars (29)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
May 18, 2020
The good Doctor saved my life back in late November of 2007, by removing a section of my lower colon, which had become very near septic due to a diverticulum which had become a fistula, reached out and embraced my Bladder. After nearly 13 succeding years, I've experienced no further issues in that nasty region. Could another local surgeon have peformed that procedure as successfully as Doctor Cockerham? Certainly, but he was my "Go to" Guy; went to and will return to him should (Saints forbid) I require another surgery.
Rodger Castleberry — May 18, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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  • University of Tennessee
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. W Cockerham, MD is affiliated with Parkridge East Hospital and Parkridge Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. W Cockerham, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Parkridge East Hospital

    941 Spring Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN