Serving the Chattanooga
Community since 1976

University Surgical Associates (USA) has grown from a two-surgeon practice to one of the largest multi-specialty surgical groups in the southeast.

Supported by more than 200 employees, USA’s 34 surgeons and other healthcare providers take great pride in providing quality and compassionate surgical care for their patients; professional support for area physicians facing critical or complicated cases; and the training of surgeons and medical students through a comprehensive residency program.

USA serves its patients at 10 conveniently located offices in and around the greater Chattanooga region, and enjoys privileges at Erlanger, Parkridge, CHI Memorial, Tennova and Rhea County hospital systems.

Introduced to the Chattanooga
Community in 1976

University Surgical Associates (USA) has grown from a two-surgeon practice to one of the largest multi-specialty surgical groups in the southeast.

Supported by more than 200 employees, USA’s 35 surgeons take great pride in providing quality and compassionate surgical care for their patients; professional support for area physicians facing critical or complicated cases; and the training of surgeons and medical students through a comprehensive residency program.

USA serves its patients at over 14 conveniently located offices in and around the Greater Chattanooga region, and enjoys privileges at Erlanger, Parkridge, CHI Memorial, and Rhea County hospital systems.

Join one of the largest multi-specialty surgical groups in the southeast! 

Our Mission & Commitment

Our mission is to enrich quality of life for our community through excellent surgical care and education.  

Our Core Values

Service = investing time and talents in support of patients and peers  

Education = sharing knowledge to advance the practice of surgery  

Respect = honoring the rights and values of everyone we serve  

Value = exceeding expectations for quality, service, and outcomes  

Innovation = discovering and applying new ways to deliver care  

Compassion = treating every individual we touch like family  

Excellence = maintaining the highest standards for surgical care 

Our Mission & Commitment

Our mission is to enrich quality of life for our community through excellent surgical care and education.  

Our Core Values

Service = investing time and talents in support of patients and peers  

Education = sharing knowledge to advance the practice of surgery  

Respect = honoring the rights and values of everyone we serve  

Value = exceeding expectations for quality, service, and outcomes  

Innovation = discovering and applying new ways to deliver care  

Compassion = treating every individual we touch like family  

Excellence = maintaining the highest standards for surgical care 

16 Specialty Services From Over
30 Skilled Surgeons

Today our network extends to more than 6 cities in the region. Search our network of surgeons and nurse practitioners by specialty or location.

16 Specialty Services From Over
30 Skilled Surgeons

Today our network extends to more than 6 cities in the region. Search our network of surgeons and nurse practitioners by specialty or location.