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Dr. Munford Yates, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.3 (45)
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30 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Munford Yates, MD

Dr. Munford Yates, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center and CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga. Dr. Yates, completed a residency at University of Al Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Yates an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Yates works at Lifestyle Medicine at Galen in Chattanooga, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Hemorrhoids along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Yates' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Galen Digestive Health
    2200 E 3rd St Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 643-2500
  2. 2
    Galen Gastroenterology
    1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 102, Chattanooga, TN 37421 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 308-0390
  3. 3
    Stoneridge Endoscopy Center
    5600 Brainerd Rd Ste H100, Chattanooga, TN 37411 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 308-0280

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Parkridge Medical Center
  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Duodenal Polypectomy
Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anemia
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Diarrhea
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Enteritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Dehydration
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Peptic Ulcer
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Gastritis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.3
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    • 30 years of experience
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    • 1104892017
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Al Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Yates has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Yates works at Lifestyle Medicine at Galen in Chattanooga, TN. View the full address on Dr. Yates’s profile.

    Dr. Yates has seen patients for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Hemorrhoids, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Yates on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    45 patients have reviewed Dr. Yates. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Yates.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Yates, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Yates 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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