6,924 providers found in Chattanooga, TN.
Hamilton County · Population: 181,099
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Chattanooga is the healthcare anchor for the tri-state corner where Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama meet. Erlanger Medical Center is the academic trauma center, while CHI Memorial (now part of CommonSpirit Health) provides the largest community hospital network. The city is smaller than Nashville or Knoxville, but it serves a regional population that extends well beyond Hamilton County.
FindClarity lists 6,924 healthcare providers in Chattanooga, TN. The city has a population of about 181,099. Chattanooga is in Hamilton County County.
Chattanooga sits in a river valley between ridges, so geography shapes how people get to care. Erlanger and Parkridge are clustered near downtown along I-24. CHI Memorial's main campus is on the east side along Gunbarrel Road, with a second campus in Hixson to the north. Most travel is by car, and the compact city means most appointments are within a 20-minute drive. Patients from northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama regularly cross state lines for care here.
Hospitals in the area include CHI Memorial Hospital, Erlanger Medical Center, Parkridge Medical Center, and T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital. North Shore is a walkable neighborhood across the river from downtown with growing wellness-oriented practices and proximity to Erlanger. Southside is a revitalized area near downtown Chattanooga with new medical offices and community health services. St. Elmo is a historic neighborhood at the base of Lookout Mountain with established family practices. Red Bank is a suburban community served by CHI Memorial and several primary care offices along Dayton Boulevard.
Chattanooga is home to University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, which contribute to the local healthcare workforce.
Erlanger Medical Center is a Level I trauma center and the primary teaching hospital for the University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee dominates the commercial market. Cigna and UnitedHealthcare are available through larger employers. TennCare is managed through BlueCare, Amerigroup, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. The tri-state border adds complexity: Georgia and Alabama Medicaid patients may have limited Tennessee provider coverage.
FindClarity currently lists 6,924 healthcare providers in Chattanooga, TN. This includes doctors, therapists, dentists, and other specialists. The directory is updated regularly as new providers are added.
FindClarity covers a wide range of specialties in Chattanooga, TN, including primary care physicians, dentists, therapists, psychologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, orthopedists, and many more. You can browse all available specialties or search for a specific type of provider.
Hospitals in the Chattanooga, TN area include CHI Memorial Hospital, Erlanger Medical Center, Parkridge Medical Center, and T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital. Many providers listed on FindClarity are affiliated with these and other local hospitals. You can check a provider's hospital affiliations on their profile page.
Many providers in Chattanooga, TN accept TennCare. You can use the insurance filter on FindClarity to find providers who accept TennCare and are currently taking new patients. Coverage and copays vary by plan type, so confirm details with the provider's office.
Chattanooga has two main hospital systems: Erlanger Health System (academic, trauma) and CHI Memorial (CommonSpirit Health, community). Parkridge Medical Center (HCA) provides additional capacity. Start with your insurance network to narrow your options.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is the dominant carrier. TennCare is accepted at Erlanger and most CHI Memorial facilities. Patients crossing from Georgia should verify whether their Georgia insurance plans cover Tennessee providers.
Many providers in Chattanooga, TN are accepting new patients. You can filter search results on FindClarity to show only providers currently accepting new patients. Availability changes frequently, so if a provider you are interested in is not currently accepting patients, check back or call their office to ask about waitlists.
Chattanooga, TN is home to University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. These institutions train physicians, dentists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Providers who trained locally often continue practicing in the area, contributing to the local healthcare workforce.
Yes. Erlanger and CHI Memorial both serve patients from Catoosa County (GA), Dade County (GA), and DeKalb County (AL). However, state Medicaid programs don't always transfer across borders, so verify your coverage before scheduling.
Chattanooga handles most routine and specialty care well. For highly specialized procedures or rare conditions, patients are typically referred to Vanderbilt in Nashville (about 2 hours) or Emory in Atlanta (about 2 hours). The city is well-positioned between both referral centers.