Acute Surgical Care

This is an emerging area of general surgery in the Chattanooga region consisting of acutely ill patients who require immediate surgical evaluation and emergent/urgent care.

USA surgeons are immediately available at Erlanger Trauma Center 24-hours a day, seven days a week, providing emergent/urgent care to these patients.

To discuss the transfer of a patient, the Erlanger Transfer Center is staffed 24-hours a day and may be reached by calling (423) 778-8100.

USA Acute Surgical Providers

Chris Bell,
MD, FACS

Dr. Ben Dart is a general surgeon with specialized training in trauma and surgical critical care.

Benjamin W. Dart,
MD, FACS

Darren J. Hunt,
MD, FACS

Robert J. Jean,
MD, FACS

Robert A. Maxwell,
MD, FACS

Vicente A. Mejia,
MD, FACS

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.