Carter Hemphill, M.D., FACC Joins The Chattanooga Heart Institute At CHI Memorial

  • Wednesday, August 24, 2016

The Chattanooga Heart Institute at CHI Memorial announces they have hired Carter Hemphill, M.D., FACC.  Dr. Hemphill received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.  He completed his residency in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center.  He completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Texas A&M College of Medicine.  

Dr. Hemphill is board certified in internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, endovascular medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology.

The Chattanooga Heart Institute has six locations and 22 trained, board-certified cardiologists with specialties in interventional procedures, imaging, electrophysiology and vascular disease.  Officials said the practice offers a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach to cardiac care with a team of physicians providing recommendations on specific areas of treatment.

"At The Chattanooga Heart Institute, cardiologists have access to the latest technology to diagnose heart problems and provide advanced interventional procedures for the treatment of heart disease.  Rehab services are available at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga And CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson To increase a person’s chance of survival and improve quality of life," officials said. "The Chattanooga Heart Institute at CHI Memorial offers access to the region’s leading cardiologists in locations convenient for you - Chattanooga, Hixson, Cleveland, Ooltewah, and Jasper in Tn. and in Ringgold, Ga."

For more information or appointments, call 423-697-2000.

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