Summary

Dr. Larry Shears II treats coronary artery disease, coronary artery disease in women, and myocardial ischemia, and performs cardiac rehabilitation and off-pump bypass surgery. He practices cardiology and is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Shears sees patients at Erlanger Heart & Lung Institute in Chattanooga. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Shears 3.81 out of 5.

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. Maamannan VenkatarajDr. James Arthur Williams IIIDr. Sam Starnes Thomas JR.
CardiologyInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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7 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Chattanooga , TNShreveport , LAChattanooga , TNJackson , MS
Med School: Madras Medical College Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: University Of Mississippi School 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Larry Shears II?
You can find contact information for Larry Shears II here on Vitals.
What languages does Larry Shears II speak?
Larry Shears II speaks English.
Where is Larry Shears II's office located?
Larry Shears II's office is located at 979 E 3rd St Ste C520, Chattanooga, TN, 37403.
Does Larry Shears II accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Larry Shears II has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Larry Shears II accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Larry Shears II accepts on their Vitals profile.

Data Sources

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  • Board certification bodies (such as ABMS)
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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