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Dr. Larry Shears, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
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Dr. Larry Shears, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.
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Dr. Larry Shears, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Larry Shears, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.

About

Dr. Larry Shears, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has 33 years experience. They graduated from West Virginia University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital, Tennova Healthcare-cleveland and Hamilton Medical Center. Dr. Shears has experience treating conditions like Partial Lung Collapse among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shears received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shears is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Maze Procedure
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Partial Lung Collapse
Maze Procedure
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Partial Lung Collapse
Maze Procedure
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Partial Lung Collapse
Aortic Aneurysm
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Ascites
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Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bone Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Constipation
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Unstable Angina
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Erlanger Hypertension Management Center
    979 E 3rd St Ste 520, Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 778-5661
  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
  3. 3 Cardiovascular Care Center Pllc
    1614 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 101, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 778-5661

Patient Satisfaction

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4.0
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 23, 2018
What can I say about the genius Dr. Shears? He is straight to the point when it comes to pre op meetings and follow ups, but ?? percent on point when it comes to the actual surgery. I absolutely couldn’t have asked for a better surgeon to operate on the love of my life. It went so smoothly that it seemed like a routine surgery. I know it wasn’t routine but he is that good. She is up walking and i have to get on to her when she does the dishes. This is all within a week??He saved her life.
Brandon in Rossville, Ga — Jan 23, 2018
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • West Virginia University
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Larry Shears, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shears' profile.

Dr. Larry Shears, MD is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital, Tennova Healthcare-cleveland and Hamilton Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Larry Shears, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN

  • Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital

    3990 E US 64 Alt, Murphy, NC

  • Tennova Healthcare-cleveland

    2305 Chambliss Ave NW, Cleveland, TN

  • Hamilton Medical Center

    1200 Memorial Dr, Dalton, GA