William (Buck) Lyman, MD
Dr. Lyman is a Chattanooga native who specializes in colorectal surgery and is board certified through the American Board of Surgery (ABS). He joined University Surgical Associates in 2022.
Dr. Lyman has extensive training and experience in all surgical modalities, including minimally invasive and robotic techniques. As a colorectal surgeon, he generally treats diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus. He cares for a variety of colorectal health issues including cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and benign conditions.
Dr. Lyman sees patients at USA’s Surgical Specialties Building. He performs surgery at Erlanger Hospital, CHI Memorial Hospital, and Parkridge Hospital.
Dr. Lyman is also an assistant professor, Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga.
Dr. Lyman in the News
Raising Awareness of Colorectal Cancer (This N’ That)
Hemorrhoids: What You Should Know (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Education
Undergraduate
Major: Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of Tennessee – graduated cum laude
Knoxville, TN
Medical School
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN
Residency
General Surgery Resident
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
Fellowship
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Academic Appointments
2022 – present
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
UT College of Medicine
Chattanooga, TN
Honors and Awards
2018 CHS Department of Surgery Research Symposium Winner for best research project/presentation
2018 ERAS World Congress Winner for Best Rapid-Fire Abstract
2018 NC/SC ACS 1st Place Cancer Competition
2021 Carolinas Medical Center Resident Leadership Award
Professional Organizations
American College of Surgeons
Southeastern Surgical Congress
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Piedmont Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
William (Buck) Lyman, MD
Dr. Lyman is a Chattanooga native who specializes in colorectal surgery and is board certified through the American Board of Surgery (ABS). He joined University Surgical Associates in 2022.
Dr. Lyman has extensive training and experience in all surgical modalities, including minimally invasive and robotic techniques. As a colorectal surgeon, he generally treats diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus. He cares for a variety of colorectal health issues including cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and benign conditions.
Dr. Lyman sees patients at USA’s Surgical Specialties Building. He performs surgery at Erlanger Hospital, CHI Memorial Hospital, and Parkridge Hospital.
Dr. Lyman is also an assistant professor, Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga.
Dr. Lyman in the News
Raising Awareness of Colorectal Cancer (This N’ That)
Hemorrhoids: What You Should Know (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Education
Undergraduate
Major: Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of Tennessee – graduated cum laude
Knoxville, TN
Medical School
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN
Residency
General Surgery Resident
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
Fellowship
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Academic Appointments
2022 – present
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
UT College of Medicine
Chattanooga, TN
Honors and Awards
2018 CHS Department of Surgery Research Symposium Winner for best research project/presentation
2018 ERAS World Congress Winner for Best Rapid-Fire Abstract
2018 NC/SC ACS 1st Place Cancer Competition
2021 Carolinas Medical Center Resident Leadership Award
Professional Organizations
American College of Surgeons
Southeastern Surgical Congress
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Piedmont Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
