Darren J. Hunt, MD, FACS

Dr. Hunt, board certified through the American Board of Surgery (ABS), specializes in trauma and acute care surgery. He has extensive training and experience in robotic surgery. Dr. Hunt joined University Surgical Associates in August of 2014.

Dr. Hunt has office hours at USA’s Medical Mall office on Wednesday (9:30 am-12 pm). He also sees patients at the Surgical Specialties Building on Monday (1-4 pm). He performs surgery at Erlanger Hospital.

Dr. Hunt is an assistant professor of surgery, Department of Surgery, for the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga.

USA Hernia Center

Dr. Hunt offers hernia surgery through the USA Hernia Center. At our hernia center, we offer a collaborative approach to improve the quality of care for hernia patients.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hunt, call 423-267-0466.

Education

Undergraduate (1998 – 2002)
North Georgia College and State University
Dahlonega, GA

Medical School (2003 – 2007)
Mercer University School of Medicine
Macon, GA

General Surgery Residency (2007 – 2012)
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Chattanooga, TN

Trauma Fellowship (2012 – 2013)
Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Surgical Critical Care Fellowship (2013 – 2014)
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Chattanooga, TN

Certifications

ABS, 2013
Medical Licenses – Tennessee, 2014

Academic Appointments

2013 – present
Assistant Professor
UT College of Medicine
Chattanooga, Tenn.

Professional Organizations

American College of Surgeons; American Medical Association; Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society; The Western Trauma Association; The Eastern Association for Surgery of Trauma

Darren J. Hunt,
MD, FACS

Dr. Hunt, board certified through the American Board of Surgery (ABS), specializes in trauma and acute care surgery. He has extensive training and experience in robotic surgery. Dr. Hunt joined University Surgical Associates in August of 2014.

Dr. Hunt is also an assistant professor of surgery, Department of Surgery, for the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga.

Dr. Hunt has office hours at USA’s Medical Mall office on Wednesday (9:30 am-12 pm). He also sees patients at the Surgical Specialties Building on Monday (1-4 pm). He performs surgery at Erlanger Hospital.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hunt, call 423-267-0466.

USA Hernia Center

Dr. Hunt also practices at the Hernia Center of University Surgical Associates, which offers a superior and standardized standard of care for patients in need of hernia repair.

Education

Undergraduate (1998 – 2002)
North Georgia College and State University
Dahlonega, GA

Medical School (2003 – 2007)
Mercer University School of Medicine
Macon, GA

General Surgery Residency (2007 – 2012)
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Chattanooga, TN

Trauma Fellowship (2012 – 2013)
Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Surgical Critical Care Fellowship (2013 – 2014)
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Chattanooga, TN

Certifications

ABS, 2013
Medical Licenses – Tennessee, 2014

Academic Appointments

2013 – present
Assistant Professor
UT College of Medicine
Chattanooga, Tenn.

Professional Organizations

American College of Surgeons; American Medical Association; Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society; The Western Trauma Association; The Eastern Association for Surgery of Trauma