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 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

University Surgical Associates’ mission is service to people. Through the leadership of our physicians, in partnership with our employees, we strive to compassionately provide excellence in surgical care to the citizens of our region.

To Our Employees

We will provide a comfortable workplace, equitable wages and a pleasant atmosphere. We fully support ongoing training, honesty and open lines of communication with an emphasis on team spirit.

To Our Surgical Residents

We will provide leadership and training in the art and science of surgery. While we endeavor to help them to realize their full potentials as a person, we are obligated to graduate general surgeons who are technically skilled and fundamentally sound.

We Value Our Families Above All Else

We will take adequate time from our professional lives to support and maintain their well being. We value our colleagues and will make ourselves available to their needs and the needs of their patients in a spirit of camaraderie. We are committed to each other to provide an atmosphere of continuing improvement both personally and professionally.

To Our Community

We will provide access to quality surgical care to every individual. We will continue our involvement in organized medicine, both regionally and nationally, with the ultimate goal of better patient care.

Our Mission & Commitment

University Surgical Associates’ mission is service to people. Through the leadership of our physicians, in partnership with our employees, we strive to compassionately provide excellence in surgical care to the citizens of our region.

To Our Employees

We will provide a comfortable workplace, equitable wages and a pleasant atmosphere. We fully support ongoing training, honesty and open lines of communication with an emphasis on team spirit.

To Our Surgical Residents

We will provide leadership and training in the art and science of surgery. While we endeavor to help them to realize their full potentials as a person, we are obligated to graduate general surgeons who are technically skilled and fundamentally sound.

We Value Our Families Above All Else

We will take adequate time from our professional lives to support and maintain their well being. We value our colleagues and will make ourselves available to their needs and the needs of their patients in a spirit of camaraderie. We are committed to each other to provide an atmosphere of continuing improvement both personally and professionally.

To Our Community

We will provide access to quality surgical care to every individual. We will continue our involvement in organized medicine, both regionally and nationally, with the ultimate goal of better patient 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.