Exceptional Surgeons
Compassionate Care
What We Do
The physicians and
staff of USA promise
to provide prompt
service, compassionate
concern and the latest
in technology to each
member of your family.
In order to better
serve our patients,
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Vascular Center
The Vascular Center at USA, located at the Surgical Specialties Building at 2108 E. 3rd St. in Chattanooga, offers its patients several options in dealing with vascular and endovascular issues.
  USA surgeons are certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) or are ABS eligible in General Surgery, and have earned additional board certifications within their respective specialty fields.
  As faculty members of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga Unit, USA surgeons lead and direct a six-year surgical residency program dedicated to training future surgeons.
  Learn more about your USA surgeon here.
Our Surgeons
R. Phillip Burns, MD, FACS
R. Phillip Burns, MD, FACS
Chairman of the Board, University Surgical Associates
Chairman for the Department of Surgery, UT College of Medicine, Chattanooga Unit
Education
Research
For Patients
Surgical Specialties Building
Melissa Hale, RN
May Health Forum
Surgical Perspective
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USA's Dr. Laura Witherspoon discusses what to expect when having a mammogram performed.
Welcome from Dr. R. Phillip Burns
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USA surgeon Dr. Joe Cofer champions the cause for improved surgical care in Tennessee.
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University Surgical Associates (USA), the southeast region's largest general surgical practice, has served the Greater Chattanooga area since 1976. Supported by more than 130 employees, USA's 30 surgeons specialize in general surgery and general surgery-based subspecialties, while providing quality and compassionate surgical care for their patients. Welcome to our site!
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