Dr. Munford Radford Yates M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
5600 Brainerd Rd Suite H 100 Chattanooga TN, 37411About
Dr. Munford Yates is a gastroenterologist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Yates specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Yates performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1994
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Hernia
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