Welcome to Our Office
Our team of expert physicians, physician assistants and nurses is fully committed to providing you with quality care of the highest level. Exceeding expectations in all aspects of your care is our goal. From understanding your unique needs, to handling billing inquiries or promptly returning your phone call - quality service at East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group (ETCVSG) is of paramount importance. Meet your physician.

About Our Practice
ETCVSG was founded in 1976 by doctors Robert E. Ware and the late Southgate Green. Today, six physicians, a clinical staff of twelve, and an office staff of fourteen provide our community with outstanding cardiac and thoracic care. Our group practices at five Knoxville area hospitals, including: Baptist Hospital West, St. Mary's Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional, Fort Sanders Parkwest, and Methodist Medical Center (Oak Ridge). More on our history.

Complete Cardiac and Thoracic Care
Our primary focus of care is cardiothoracic surgery, with coronary bypass surgery being the leading procedure. We also specialize in the area of thoracic (chest) surgery, as well as many new minimally invasive techniques. ETCVSG is on the forefront of innovative procedures for the treatment of cardiothoracic disease in East Tennessee. More surgical procedures.

multi-hospital surgical network
Our surgeons perform heart surgery and thoracic procedures at the following East Tennessee hospitals: Mercy West, Mercy – St. Mary's, Fort Sanders Regional, Parkwest, and Methodist Medical Center (Oak Ridge). Contact us for more information.

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