Summary

Dr. David Close is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Alabama Hospital. With four decades of medical practice, he brings extensive experience to comprehensive family care. Dr. Close is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in the Chattanooga community.

Dr. Close practices at multiple locations throughout Chattanooga, Tennessee, with hospital affiliations at Parkridge East Hospital. He specializes in managing chronic conditions such as obesity and kidney disease. His practice also focuses on preventive care through health screenings and treating high cholesterol in children and teens. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 40 years of experience
  • 66 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Alabama Hospital
  • 11 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 48 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. David Kendall Close has 6 locations

Chattanooga Family Practice Associates Pc

961 SPRING CREEK RD STE 100CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Erlanger East Hospital

1751 Gunbarrel RdChattanooga, TN 37421

Parkridge Medical Center

2333 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404

Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404

Parkridge East Hospital

941 Spring Creek RdChattanooga, TN 37412

Erlanger Baroness Hospital

975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403

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40 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu Speaks English
CHATTANOOGA , TNMission , TXLawrenceville , GAOrlando , FL
Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Kendall Close

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Alliant Health Plans - PPO
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • POMCO
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Kendall Close has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Kendall Close has the following 48 areas of expertise

  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Allergy
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Back Pain
  • Bronchitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Check-up
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic Illness
  • Contraception
  • Dementia Related Behavioral Disorders
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetic Foot
  • Dizziness
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Emphysema
  • Eye Infections
  • Family Planning
  • Gout
  • Hemorrhoids
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Holter monitoring
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Knee Injuries
  • Menopause
  • Neck Pain
  • Obesity
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Primary Headache Disorders
  • Pulmonary Function Test
  • Scoliosis
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Skin Cancer
  • Sleep Apnea (Sleep Apnea Syndromes)
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Snoring
  • Sports Injuries
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Warts
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Alabama Hospital

Medical School

University Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Is Dr. David Close accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. David Close accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. David Close accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. David Close has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. David Close's office located?
Dr. David Close's office is located at 961 SPRING CREEK RD STE 100, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37412.
Which hospitals is Dr. David Close affiliated with?
Dr. David Close is affiliated with Parkridge East Hospital.

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