Summary

Gillian Akins came to The Chattanooga Heart Institute from a heart and vascular medical practice in Charlotte, NC, where she served as a nurse practitioner. She has also worked in pulmonary critical care, surgical ICU and trauma ICU. Gillian works with our cardiothoracic surgery team.

Quick Facts

  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in Nashville; Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Central Florida in Orlando (Education/Training)
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Cardiothoracic Surgery

2525 de Sales Ave Suite 1009Chattanooga, TN 37404
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in Nashville; Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Central Florida in Orlando (Education/Training) Med School: Master of Science in Nursing, Southern Adventist University (Education/Training) Med School: Master of Science in Nursing from The University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL (Education/Training)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Gillian Akins

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Gillian Akins has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Gillian Akins has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

Gillian Akins holds an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee.

Medical License

Nurse Practitioner with an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in Nashville; Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Central Florida in Orlando (Education/Training).

NPI Number

Gillian Akins' NPI number is 1427506922.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Gillian Akins speak?
Gillian Akins speaks English.
Is Gillian Akins accepting new patients?
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Where is Gillian Akins's office located?
Gillian Akins's office is located at 2525 de Sales Ave Suite 1009, Chattanooga, TN, 37404.
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