Mutter Mitchell L MD FACC

With three cardiothoracic surgeons, three vascular surgeons and 27 board-certified cardiologists on staff-including specialists in interventional procedures, electrophysiology, imaging and vascular disease-The Chattanooga Heart Institute at Memorial offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to cardiac care.

Since the founding of The Chattanooga Heart Institute in 1977, our patients have been our top priority. We are committed to providing quality, comprehensive, cardiovascular care and to enhancing the quality of life for each person we serve. Our 29 board-certified cardiologists, 3 board-certified cardiothoracic surgeons and 3 vascular surgeons ensure that as a patient you have an entire team of highly-skilled specialists to provide you with care in their area of expertise.The Chattanooga Heart physicians have carefully chosen our nurse practitioners for their ability to closely work alongside them in managing your care.

Dr. Chad Armstrong comes to The Chattanooga Heart Institute from Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine and where he also completed an Internal Medicine residency. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

Dr. Allen Atchley is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases and also holds specialized board certifications in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation, Vascular Ultrasound. He completed his fellowship in cardiology at Duke University Medical Center where he further pursued advanced training with a specialized fellowship in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging.