Vascular Surgery near Chattanooga, TN

Biography: Dr. Fugate, board certified through the American Board of Surgery (ABS), specializes in general and vascular surgery.

Biography: Dr. Sprouse is an assistant professor of vascular and endovascular surgery, Department of Surgery, for the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga. He also serves as medical director for USA's Vascular Special Procedures group and is medical director of the Vascular Fellow Program.

Care Philosophy: My mission is to provide exceptional care by a compassionate team. My goal is to exceed your expectations with an excellent experience at our center. We will strive to understand your needs and requirements, developing a patient-physician solution which will allow for the best outcomes. This goal is achieved through a willing staff who have dedicated their careers to delivering unparalled patient care.

Biography: Dr. Joels specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery and has particular interest in carotid disease, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), limb salvage, venous disease, aortic and peripheral aneurysms, mesenteric and renal vascular disease, and dialysis vascular access.

Biography: Dr. Neelima Katragunta specializes in comprehensive care for people with vascular disease, including treatment for aneurysms, carotid artery disorders, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and venous disorders that cause varicose veins.Dr. Katragunta joins UT College of Medicine Chattanooga Department of Surgery faculty to train residents in general and vascular surgery procedures.Dr. Katragunta sees patients at the USA Building (SSB) and USA Cleveland. She also performs surgery at Erlanger, Parkridge Hospital and Tennova in Cleveland.

Biography: Dr. Ruchir Shah, MB BS is a Vascular Surgery Specialist who practices in Chattanooga, TN. He is 40 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Ruchir Shah, MB BS is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga.

Biography: Dr. Staton specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery and is board certified through the American Board of Surgery (ABS).Dr. Staton has extensive training and experience in a variety of vascular surgery procedures. His particular areas of interest include:complex open and endovascular solutions for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA) and abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA)aortic dissectionscarotid disease (endarterectomy, TCAR, and stenting)mesenteric occlusive disease (open and endovascular)dialysis access creation and managementperipheral arterial disease (PAD) oncologic vascular reconstructionsspine exposurethoracic outlet syndromevenous insufficiency/varicose veinsDr. Staton has office hours at the following locations:USA Surgical Specialties Building (downtown Chattanooga)USA Cleveland USA DaytonDr. Staton performs surgery in Chattanooga at Erlanger Hospital, CHI Memorial Hospital, and Parkridge Hospital and in Cleveland at Tennova. Dr. Staton is also an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery for the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga. Certifications: Advanced Trauma Life SupportAdvanced Cardiovascular Life SupportFundamentals of Endoscopic SurgeryFundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery