Dr. James Headrick, MD
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Dr. James Headrick, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. James Headrick, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Chattanooga, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Headrick has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Parkridge Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Chattanooga, TN 37404
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CHI Memorial Chest and Lung Cancer Center
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- Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Headrick specializes in the areas of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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About Me
care philosophy
In accordance with my Cardiac-Thoracic training at Mayo Clinic I have always practiced with the Clinic?s motto close to my heart, ?the patient?s interest is the best and only interest to be considered.? Illness weighs heavy on the patient, affecting albiography
I grew up in Chattanooga and went to high school locally. My father was a Cardiothoracic surgeon in Chattanooga, TN and my uncle was the surgeon in South Pittsburg, TN. I initially did not plan to follow in my father's foot steps...read moreCardiothoracic Surgery
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Fellowship Hospital, 2000University Tenn/erlanger
Residency Hospital, 1997University Tenn
Internship Hospital, 1992University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1991
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 23
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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