
Nominations are open for Best of the Best until April 30. Visit the Times Free Press website to nominate us in several categories under Beauty & Health! Check out the list below and copy and paste your favorites into the nomination ballots!
The Allergy Asthma Group of Galen
Galen Dermatology
Galen OBGYN
Dr. Joshua Derryberry, Galen East Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Dr. Katrina Gooden, Galen East Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Dr. Chelsey Height, Galen East Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Dr. William Smith, Galen East Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Dr. Hannah Bujak, Galen Mountain View Medicine
Dr. Oliver Bujak, Galen Mountain View Medicine
Dr. James Carsten, Galen Mountain View Medicine
Dr. Shannon McCallie, Galen Mountain View Medicine
Dr. Kaushal Chaudhari, Galen North Georgia Primary Care
Dr. David Adams, Galen North Internal Medicine
Dr. Julie Bilbrey, Galen North Internal Medicine
Dr. Elizabeth Close, Galen North Internal Medicine
Dr. Charles Gober, Galen North Internal Medicine
Dr. Ronald Jarl, Galen North Internal Medicine
Dr. Julie Haun, Galen North Internal Medicine
Dr. James Stanko, Galen North Internal Medicine
Dr. Kellie Jolley, Galen Primary Care Southside
Dr. John Tapp, Galen Primary Care Southside
Dr. Susan Bhushan, Galen Primary Care Southside
Dr. Timothy Gunter, Galen East Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Dr. Cindy Harris, Galen East Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Dr. Yolanda Spraggins, Galen East Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Dr. Chuck Tigar, Galen East Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Dr. Ana Varela, Galen East Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Dr. Jon Boroughs, Galen North Pediatrics
Dr. Katie DeMars, Galen North Pediatrics
Dr. Nita Shumaker, Galen North Pediatrics
Dr. Ellen Soufleris, Galen North Pediatrics
Dr. Meredith Stroud, Galen North Pediatrics
Dr. Benjamin Wiley, Galen North Pediatrics
Nominations are open for Champions of Health Care awards until May 1. These awards recognize people who work diligently to provide excellent patient care in the Chattanooga region. It’s open to administrative staff, volunteers, clinical staff in addition to physicians. If someone has made a difference in health care, nominate them today!
There are ten categories:
Administrive Excellence
Diversity & Inclusion in Medicine
Health Care Volunteer
Innovation in Health Care
Non-Physician Practitioner
Physician (Academic)
Physician (Community)
Rising Star
Community Outreach
Lifetime Achievement
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The physicians and staff of Galen Medical Group provide evidence based care and patient-friendly services to adults and children of all ages. Our medical group offers several medical specialties throughout the Chattanooga region to better serve you.

Galen OB/GYN specializes in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders for woman of all ages. We take a compassionates and responsive approach to obstetric and gynecological care from adolescence through childbirth and beyond.
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At Galen Dermatology we specialize in the treating diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. Our dermatologists are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of skin disorders and possess training in various procedures, such as dermatologic surgery, cosmetic surgery, and cosmetic procedures.
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The Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Galen is devoted to the management of metabolic disorders and other hormonal problems. Our practice helps individuals manage their goals by using a comprehensive approach, individualized education and the latest technology to provide endocrine management adapted to your lifestyle.
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At Galen Mountain View Medicine, formerly Mountain View Medicine, care is at the core of what we do. Our practice is committed to providing your family. Located on Apison Pike in Ooltewah, TN our providers, like Susan Gouge, D.O. deliver your healthcare with the highest level of passion and medical expertise.
To learn more about this practice click below.
Know where you stand. Galen Health and Wellness offers programs to help patients with Prediabetes and Diabetes Education.
Dr. Steven Delaney is a gastroenterologist at Galen Digestive Health – Memorial Campus. He has experience treating liver, pancreatic, and biliary conditions. He performs a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, and capsule endoscopy. He received his education at Michigan State University and completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at Wake Forest University in North Carolina.
Dr. Delaney is seeing patients at Galen Digestive Health office located on the Commonspirit Memorial Campus.
Call 423-698-8101 to make an appointment.
Our mission is to elevate the health of our community through multiple medical specialties providing excellent care delivered with wisdom, compassion, integrity and a commitment to technology, education and scientific inquiry.