Advanced cardiac care to get you back to those you love

Jennifer Welch

RN, Heart Valve Program Coordinator

Jennifer is a registered nurse and has been a cardiac nurse at CHI Memorial since earning her nursing degree in 2000. She has served as the valve program coordinator since its inception in 2011.

TAVR team

John Craig

MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Brian H. Negus

MD, FACC, Interventional Cardiologist

William F. Oellerich

MD, PhD, FACC, Cardiologist

Matthew Richey

MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Aaron Soufer

MD, Cardiologist

Mark C. Thel

MD, FACC, Interventional Cardiologist

James Zellner

MD, FACS, Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Mary Ann Hickman

RN, CVRN-BC, Valve Program Nurse Navigator

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To learn more about CHI Memorial’s Heart Valve Program, talk with your physician or call the valve clinic coordinator at (423) 495-4327.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HEART CARE

CHI Memorial is honored to be recognized by U.S. News as ‘high performing’ in AAA repair, heart attack, heart bypass and heart failure for 2021-2022.

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THE CHATTANOOGA HEART INSTITUTE

The area’s most experienced cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons are ready to take care of you.

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MINIMALLY INVASIVE VALVE REPLACEMENT

Inspiring new hope in people who are not eligible for traditional surgery.

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Advanced cardiac care to get you back to those you love

Jennifer Welch

TAVR team

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HEART CARE

THE CHATTANOOGA HEART INSTITUTE

MINIMALLY INVASIVE VALVE REPLACEMENT

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Advanced cardiac care to get you back to those you love

Jennifer Welch

TAVR team

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