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Dr. William Cockerham, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. William Cockerham, MD
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Dr. William Cockerham, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.
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Dr. William Cockerham, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
Dr. William Cockerham, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.

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Dr. William Cockerham, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. They currently practice at University Surgical Associates - USA Surgical Specialties Building and are affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center and Parkridge East Hospital. Dr. Cockerham has experience treating conditions like Inguinal 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. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Cockerham is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colostomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
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
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Lift Surgery
Cystotomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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 Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
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
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
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Network P
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • Cigna PPO
    Flexcare
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
    United Healthcare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 University Surgical Associates - USA Surgical Specialties Building
    2108 E 3rd St Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 267-0466
  2. 2 University Surgical Associates - USA Gunbarrel
    1635 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 210, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 267-0466

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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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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  • University of Tennessee
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Residency

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN

  • Parkridge East Hospital

    941 Spring Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN