Dr. W Cockerham, MD
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Dr. W Cockerham, MD
General Surgery
Dr. W Cockerham, MD is a general surgeon in Chattanooga, TN. He is affiliated with medical facilities Parkridge Medical Center and Parkridge East Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Locations
University Surgical Associates - USA Surgical Specialties Building
University Surgical Associates - USA Gunbarrel
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Cockerham is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center Chattanooga, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Cockerham specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Cockerham's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cockerham
4.2
| 5 Star | 74% | 74% |
| 4 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 18% | 18% |
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About Me
biography
Dr. Cockerham, board certified through the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), specializes in laparoscopic, breast, colon and hernia surgery.Dr. Cockerham has office...read more
General Surgery
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University Of Tennessee
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Tennessee
Internship Hospital
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 23
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
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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