Erlanger Cardiology Performs Tennessee’s First Atrial Leadless Pacemaker Implant

Chattanooga, Tenn. – On April 17, Harish Manyam, MD, Chief of Cardiology at Erlanger and Chair of Medicine for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga, completed Tennessee’s first atrial leadless pacemaker implantation. Erlanger is the first hospital in Tennessee to use the world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. …

Erlanger Cardiology Receives Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology

Chattanooga, Tenn.- The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Erlanger Cardiology for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain. Erlanger Cardiology was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients who may …

Erlanger welcomes structural interventional cardiologist Dr. Megan Coylewright

Chattanooga, Tenn. – The Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute welcomes Megan Coylewright, MD, MPH, FSCAI, FACC, to its team of exceptional cardiology providers as Director of the Structural Heart Program. In this role, Dr. Coylewright will lead a highly skilled team that treats valvular and structural heart disease while expanding access to state-of-the-art cardiovascular device …

Erlanger Cardiology offering Friday consultation appointments in western North Carolina

Murphy, N.C. – Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital (EWCH) will offer cardiology consultation appointments on Fridays beginning in September. Dr. Harish Manyam, Erlanger's Chief of Cardiology Dr. Harish Manyam, Erlanger’s Chief of Cardiology, and Dr. Jonathan Powell, the newest addition to the Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute, will rotate appointments on Fridays to provide cardiac consultations, …

Erlanger Health System 2018 Symposiums and Teaching Events

Below you will find a list of our upcoming symposiums and conferences, where you can learn more about them and register to attend. As a teaching hospital, we take pride in bringing exceptional education opportunities to our region to continue improving healthcare provided to our communities. Check back for updates!   Feb 23 – Erlanger …

Erlanger opens new cardiac and lung rehab center at Erlanger North Hospital

In response to community demand, Erlanger has opened a new cardiac and pulmonary rehab center at its Erlanger North Hospital campus.   The public was invited to tour the new facility, called the Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute (EHLI) Center for Wellness, at an open house. Erlanger’s new rehab center is bringing cardiac, pulmonary, and PAD …

Dr. Richard Morrison joins the Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute world class heart team

Renowned Chattanooga heart surgeon, Dr. Richard Morrison, has joined the Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute. Dr. Morrison is the latest physician to become a member of Erlanger Health System’s world-class team of heart specialists, and will start at Erlanger on March 15. In making the announcement Dr. Judy Tingley, VP & CEO of the Erlanger …

Expansion at Erlanger East Hospital features advanced cardiovascular lab

February 1, 2017 As part of its $50 million expansion plan, Erlanger East Hospital has developed a state-of-the-art cardiovascular interventional radiology (CVIR) lab. The new CVIR lab provides patients access to innovative cardiovascular technology and procedures. Erlanger East Hospital now offers non-invasive diagnostic technology to provide the clearest possible picture of the patient’s heart and …

Columbia HeartSource cardiovascular executive named VP & CEO of the Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute

January 19, 2017 Officials with the Erlanger Health System announced the appointment of internationally recognized cardiovascular healthcare administrator, Judy E. Tingley, DNP, MPH, RN, AACC, as Vice President & CEO of Erlanger’s new Heart and Lung Institute.  Dr. Tingley will assume her new role at the Chattanooga-based health system in February. Dr. Tingley previously served …