Dr. James Zellner, MD
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Dr. James Zellner, MD
Cardiovascular Surgery
Dr. James Zellner, MD is a cardiovascular surgery specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Parkridge Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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Chattanooga, TN 37404
Locations
The Chattanooga Heart Institute
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Zellner specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Zellner's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zellner
4.1
| 5 Star | 75% | 75% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 Star | 17% | 17% |
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Dr. James Zellner, MD is a cardiovascular surgery specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreCardiovascular Surgery
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Medical University Of South Carolina
Residency HospitalMedical University Of South Carolina
Fellowship Hospital, 1996Medical University Of South Carolina|medical University Of South Carolina Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1987University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1986
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 23
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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