Summary

Dr. Larry Shears is a cardiovascular disease specialist who focuses on heart and vascular conditions. He holds certifications from both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery in thoracic and cardiac surgery, demonstrating his expertise in complex heart procedures. Dr. Shears speaks English and brings specialized training in cardiovascular care to his practice.

Dr. Shears is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital and practices at the Erlanger Heart & Lung Institute in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He treats patients with coronary artery disease and addresses heart conditions that specifically affect women. His surgical expertise includes performing coronary artery bypass graft procedures and overseeing cardiac rehabilitation programs. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Erlanger Heart & Lung Institute

979 E 3rd St Ste C520Chattanooga, TN 37403
Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Larry L. Shears II, MDDr. Theodore David Richards, MDDr. Steven Kenneth Austin, MDDr. Mitchell Luke Mutter, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseInterventional CardiologyCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
4.3 
48 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Chattanooga , TNHixson , TNDalton , GAChattanooga , TN
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Larry L. Shears II

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - HMO
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CareSource - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • CBA Blue
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Group Health Cooperative - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • POMCO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Behavioral Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Larry L. Shears II has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Larry L. Shears II has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Disease)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Gene Therapy
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

Larry L. Shears II holds an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee. They are board certified in Surgery and Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2026.

NPI Number

Larry L. Shears II's NPI number is 1922035864.

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