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Dr. Christopher Sanborn, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
4.6 (31)
Map Pin Small Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Sanborn, MD

Dr. Christopher Sanborn, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Tn Health Sci Center and is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Sanborn an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Sanborn works at Practice in Chattanooga, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Sanborn's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Erlanger Health System
    979 E 3rd St Ste C620, Chattanooga, TN 37403 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 778-2906
  2. 2
    Erlanger Medical Center
    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 778-2906

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  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

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Obesity
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Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
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    4.6
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    About Dr. Christopher Sanborn, MD

    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1225186877
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Madigan Army Mc
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Tn Health Sci Center
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Christopher Sanborn, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sanborn is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Sanborn has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Sanborn has seen patients for Obesity, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sanborn on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    31 patients have reviewed Dr. Sanborn. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sanborn.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Sanborn, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Sanborn appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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