The physicians and staff of USA promise to provide prompt service,
compassionate concern and the latest in technology to each
member of your family. In order to better serve our patients, USA
is now accepting online REGISTRATION and BILL PAYMENT
information. Fill out necessary paperwork or pay on your account
from the comfort of your own home.
USA surgeons are certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) or are ABS eligible in General Surgery, and have earned additional board certifications within their respective specialty fields. As faculty members of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga Unit, USA surgeons lead and direct a six-year surgical residency program dedicated to training future surgeons.
University Surgical Associates (USA), the southeast region's largest general surgical practice, has served the Greater Chattanooga area since 1976. Supported by more than 130 employees, USA's 30 surgeons specialize in general surgery and general surgery-based subspecialties, while providing quality and compassionate surgical care for their patients. Welcome to our site!
USA's Dr. Joe Cofer was honored Tuesday, March 23 as one of 10
Chattanooga physicians recognized as a National Doctor's Day 2010 Honoree.
Doctor’s Day, celebrated on March 30, is an annual observance to raise
awareness about the active roles physicians play in our community.
Dr. Cofer has worked tirelessly to bring quality medical care to those
in Hamilton County who are underserved and uninsured, through his dedicated
leadership and development of Project Access – a community service that brings
together physicians, hospitals, medical schools, community clinics and many
other partners to make available health care services for low-income and
uninsured residents.
Of the 100 local physicians nominated for recognition, seven are members of USA, including Drs. Luke Erdoes, Christopher LeSar, Shauna Lorenzo-Rivero, Richard Moore, Phillip Smith and Alvaro Valle.
USA's Dr. Joe Cofer a National Doctor's Day 2010 Honoree
