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Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD
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Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN.
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Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 61
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN.
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About Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD

Dr. Headrick graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at University Tenn/Erlanger. Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN and has 35 years experience. Dr. Headrick currently practices at CHI Memorial Thoracic Oncology Associates and is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga. Dr. Headrick has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer and Esophageal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Headrick's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Headrick is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Where Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 CHI Memorial Thoracic Oncology Associates
    2108 E 3rd St Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 15:00

Experience and Background Check

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pleural Effusion
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pleural Effusion
Thoracentesis
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Bronchoscopy
Lung Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy
Pleural Cancer
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pericardial Disease
Pleura Cancer
Aortic Aneurysm
Atrial Fibrillation
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adult Small Cell Lung Cancer
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Tumor
Bronchioalveolar Carcinoma
Bronchogenic Carcinoma
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Wall Deformity
Chylothorax
Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Defects
Constrictive Pericarditis
Empyema
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Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Valve Disorders
Lung Abscess
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Neoplasm
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Respiratory System Cancer
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lobectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Maze Procedure
Minimally Invasive Thymectomy
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Segmentectomy
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery

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Sep 06, 2020
GREAT--SECOND SURGERY ON MY LUNGS !!! I WAS BEING TREATED IN DOTHAN AL FOR MY LUNGS AFTER BEING IN THE HOSPITAL FOR ALMOST A MONTH !! DR SINCLAIR CAME IN AND SAID THERE IS NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO!!??? I WAS ANGRY I IMMEDIATELY CALL UAB B-HAM HOSPITAL !! THEY ALMOST IMMEDIATELYSTARTED SURGERY ON MY LEFT LUNG !! MY MAIN PROBLEM WAS WATER WATER IN MY LUNGS AND AROUND HEART!! AFTER THIS SURGERY WHICH THEY WERE GOOD !! MY RIGHT LUNG STARTED CAUSING PROBLEMS I CALLED MY DAUGHTER IN CHATT. TN FOR ADVICE .. !! WE SEARCHED AND FOUND DR HEADRICK. HE WAS VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !! I WENT TO CHATT. TN--ERLANGER HOSPITAL !! DR HEADRICK AND HIS STAFF MEET WITH ME AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM AND COULD MAYBE CURE IT
WATER ON LUNGS AND HEART!! — Sep 06, 2020
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Accepted Insurance Plans

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    Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Open Access
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network
  • Choice Plus
    Options
    United Healthcare
  • Blue Card
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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Meet Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD

Biography
  • Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Chattanooga, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1991. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • University Tenn
    1992
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University Tenn/Erlanger
    1997
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic Rochester
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Headrick's profile.

Dr. Headrick frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer and Esophageal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga.

Yes, Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD holds board certification in General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Headrick has over 35 years of healthcare experience.

Hospitals Where Dr. J Robert Headrick, MD Practices

  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN

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