Summary

Dr. Paul Hoffmann has more than 20 years' experience providing interventional spine management caring for patients with spinal-related problems including neck and back pain, spinal stenosis, and radiculopathy (commonly known as sciatica). Dr. Hoffmann focuses on conservative treatment and exhausts all non-operative options before considering any type of surgical intervention. Treatment may involve physical therapy, injection techniques to calm inflammatory responses, and newer treatments like radiofrequency ablation of the spine for chronic pain from arthritic conditions.Paul Hoffmann, MD, is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM and R) and a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and International Spine Intervention Society. According to AAPM and R, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM and R), also known as physiatry or rehabilitation medicine, aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 53 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

CHI Memorial Neuroscience Institute Neurosurgery and Spine Center

725 Glenwood Dr Ste E884Chattanooga, 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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Physical Medicine & RehabilitationSports MedicinePreventative MedicinePreventative Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.6 
47 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Chattanooga , TNCleveland , TNSignal Mountain , TNCedartown , GA
Med School: University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Paul Erich Hoffmann

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 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 - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Golden Rule - PPO
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - HMO
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • NALC Health Benefit Plan
  • Peach State Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • POMCO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HRA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr Paul Erich Hoffmann has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr Paul Erich Hoffmann has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Pain
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Injury
  • Nerve Damage
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

Dr Paul Erich Hoffmann holds an active medical license in the state of Tennessee. They are board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine.

NPI Number

Dr Hoffmann's NPI number is 1851304307.

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