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Dr. Larry Shears II, MD

Dr. Larry Shears II, MD

Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Larry Shears II, MD is a cardiologist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital and Hamilton Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Erlanger Cardiology

979 E 3rd St Ste C520 Chattanooga, TN 37403

Dr. Shears II is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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Dr. Shears II' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shears II

4.0

10 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
70%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 01, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Oct 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Brandon in Rossville, Ga – Jan 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Elven+Kathy Carnes in New oxford pa – Jul 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Larry Shears serves as Erlanger's Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is a leading specialist in robotic cardiothoracic surgery, performing bypasses and other major heart surgeries without opening the chest. This minimally invasive approach...read more

biography

Dr. Larry Shears serves as Erlanger's Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is a leading specialist in robotic cardiothoracic surgery, performing bypasses and other major heart surgeries without opening the chest. This minimally invasive approach...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • West Virginia University

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Locations

    Erlanger Cardiology

    Erlanger Cardiology979 E 3rd St Ste C520 Chattanooga, TN 37403
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 12:00pm
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