Summary

Dr. Christopher Sanborn is an internal medicine physician who specializes in metabolic and bariatric care. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and completed his general surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. With 29 years of clinical experience, Dr. Sanborn holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery. He provides care in English for patients seeking weight management solutions.

Dr. Sanborn practices at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital, with his primary location in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His clinical focus centers on helping patients with obesity and weight-related conditions, including pediatric obesity cases. He also treats patients experiencing GERD and performs diagnostic testing such as comprehensive metabolic panels and blood glucose monitoring. Patients have given Dr. Sanborn an average rating of 4.5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 29 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Madigan Army Med Ctr, General Surgery
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Erlanger Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

979 E 3rd St Ste C620Chattanooga, TN 37403
Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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29 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Chattanooga , TNLyons , CODu Bois , PAChattanooga , TN
Med School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Sanborn

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Simpra Advantage
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher Sanborn has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher Sanborn has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Madigan Army Med Ctr, General Surgery

Medical School

Georgetown University, Washington, DCGraduated in 1997

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Is Dr. Christopher Sanborn accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher Sanborn affiliated with?
Dr. Christopher Sanborn is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Christopher Sanborn's office located?
Dr. Christopher Sanborn's office is located at 979 E 3rd St Ste C620, Chattanooga, TN, 37403.
Does Dr. Christopher Sanborn accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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