Chattanooga Emergency Medicine

Chattanooga Emergency Medicine is a medical clinic in Chattanooga, Tennessee, providing emergency care through the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Medicine-Chattanooga. The clinic operates as part of the Erlanger Health System, serving as the only Level I trauma center within a 120-mile radius and treating over 90,000 adult and pediatric patients annually. It offers specialized training and clinical care in emergency medicine, with residency programs focused on patient-centered education and emerging models of care such as value-based care and case management. The clinic is affiliated with a large academic medical center and supports advanced training in emergency medicine ultrasound, emergency medical services, and wound care. It serves patients across Chattanooga and surrounding regions, with a strong emphasis on clinical education and community health.

The clinic is part of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s academic and clinical network, operating within the Erlanger Health System, which functions as an urban, community, and academic medical center. It is home to a diverse faculty with expertise across emergency medicine and related specialties, and it hosts fellowships in emergency medicine ultrasound and emergency medical services. The facility supports a wide range of medical disciplines, including cardiovascular disease, neurology, oncology, and orthopedic surgery, and includes a state-of-the-art Children’s Hospital outpatient facility. The emergency department integrates patient navigators and case management to enhance care delivery and improve outcomes.

Chattanooga Emergency Medicine is located on Glenwood Dr, a short distance from several notable landmarks. It is about 0.1 miles from CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, 0.2 miles from Orange Grove School and Notre Dame High School, and 0.3 miles from Glenwood Center. The 2nd Minnesota Regiment Monument and Missionary Ridge are both approximately 0.4 miles away, situated near the clinic’s immediate vicinity.

The clinic is recognized as a leading provider of emergency care in the region, operating within a nationally accredited academic medical center. It plays a central role in training future physicians and advancing emergency medicine through research, education, and clinical innovation. As the first emergency medicine residency program in the University of Tennessee system, it continues to build on a legacy of excellence in patient care and medical education.

Chattanooga Emergency Medicine stands as a vital component of the city’s healthcare infrastructure, combining academic rigor with frontline emergency care in a community-focused setting.