My wife, a stroke and dementia patient, started losing weight rapidly in January, 2013. By…read moreDecember, she had lost 78 pounds. Despite many tests, no one could figure out why. Dr. Subbannan was recommended to me as a person who had superior clinical skills in endocrinology as well as hematology and oncology. After a brief battery of tests which eliminated any lingering fears of cancer, she prescribed a once a day liquid which stimulated my wife's appetite greatly. Her weight has come up 15 pounds, as has her energy. What a blessing she had been to us.

I was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in 2014 which spread to my back, and in April 2016 I…read morewas having so much pain. I kept on going back and forth to see my archaeologist; he kept on giving me the same pills that didn't do anything and things were getting worse. The last time I went to see him he prescribed me something new and when my friend came to visit me, she saw the prescription on the table, so she said to me, "are you taking this? It'll put you to sleep, and you will never wake up." She asked me, "do you want a second opinion?" She set me up to an appointment with Dr. K Subbannan at Northside Hospital for me. Now I am almost pain free, and she really gave me peace. I mean I was so sick I thought that was the end, but she's taking good care of me. She's a very experienced Doctor. I highly recommend this nice and friendly Doctor. After God, she is absolutely my angel and my hero. My daughter said herself that she's grateful for her coming into our lives. Yes, you have to give her a try.

Don't make your patience wait 2 1/2 hours but naked in the freezing cold and then that might work…read more No consideration for a patient's needs or care..

I had a couple surgeries two weeks ago. One of those surgeries was a complete hysterectomy and I…read morewas supposed to have my followup appointment today. Finally after waiting for 2 1/2 hours undressed and under a tissue paper and freezing to death I decided that my time was more valuable than that. I did however stop to tell the office manager that I was leaving and not to bill my insurance and that I would not be back. I explained to her that I cannot believe that any office would truly treat people in such a way that they waited for over two hours without anyone coming to tell them that the doctor was delayed or would they like to reschedule or to check on them in anyway whatsoever. She seemed dumbfounded that I would even consider not staying for the doctor. While I was waiting to talk to her I heard another lady there say that one time she waited in that doctors office for six hours. While this happened at the Chattanooga's Program for Women's Oncology office (Who for many reasons I would NEVER recommend), I am appalled that an office has so little concern for busy people and their lives. I hope the next time this doctor makes a dinner reservation or any appointment really he gets a chance to see if he wants to wait around for two hours while no one tells him anything and by the way I hope they make him wait naked. Doctors need to understand that patients are people with lives and businesses and children and responsibilities and that they should make their office managers do their job!

Just the best!! Dr. Nowlan is patient -- takes time to answer all questions and explain your…read moresituation and what he thinks is best. Brilliant guy who keeps up on all studies and new treatments but still has the time to be humane. His office staff work hard to make certain you are treated gently and with great care and will try to solve every problem you're having -- all while being the most patient people in the world with upset, emotional and fearful cancer patients. It's a good place for healing!

From the owner: I am dedicated to delivering radiation therapy to exceptionally high standards in the course of…read moretreating your cancer or condition. I treat the whole person. I am concerned and care about your emotional state, your spiritual needs and all of the other details that follow a serious diagnosis. Initial consultations are relaxed and lengthy, allowing plenty of time for you to have your questions answered and to get to know your physician. I will spend time with you each week during treatment to address any new issues that may have arisen. Real people will answer the phone, and you will find me responsive to your requests for return telephone calls, additional information, and scheduling needs. I will be available to you to answer questions throughout your treatment course; a member of the group is always on call after hours to answer any concerns that may arise.

I would just like to reach out to everyone at Cumberland Radiation on behalf of myself and my…read morefamily. I can't begin to thank everyone enough for their professionalism and kindness during my treatment. It made the experience much better and I am beyond grateful. My family and I want to thank Dr.Bradford and all the staff for all of their support during such strenuous time.

From the owner: We provide leading-edge cancer treatment backed by a deep commitment to advancing toward a new era…read morein cancer care. Best of all, this world-class care is right here in Tullahoma, making it much easier and more convenient for you to get the treatment, support and hope you need in your battle against cancer. William B. Bradford, M.D. is a board certified radiation oncologist with more than a decade of experience and commitment to the treatment of cancer patients. Dr. Bradford works closely with you and the rest of your treatment team to deliver radiation therapy based on your individual needs utilizing state-of-the-art radiation therapy locally. What to expect: Easy access for daily radiation therapy making long and costly commutes a thing of the past. Treatment delivered according to nationally recognized standards developed by academic protocols. Our office will coordinate with major medical centers as well as with community physicians. We put great value on personal relationships with our patients. Whether at the reception desk or in the examination room, you will feel attended to at all times.​

They ended up doing a great job. Once Dr. Dart explained things to me in more detail, I understood…read morethings more clearly. I had excellent care and the doctor listened to my concerns. Everyone in the office was nice as well. I think the actual hospital staff needs to work on their bedside manners a little more. Once I learned they were not part of USA, I had to give USA five stars. I would recommend them to anyone needing complicated surgery.

I was flagged by Erlanger hospital staff telling me that I had cancer. The Erlanger oncology nurse…read moresat in on this meeting yet referred me out of the Erlanger Healthcare system and onto University Surgical Associates (USA). Does she get a referral fee from USA??? USA is a private practice with corporate offices in Nashville, TN. I specifically requested a female doctor to do the biopsy but could not have one because I briefly delt with five+ years ago. What happened to The Patient Bill of Rights? The biopsy was performed by the male surgeon by deading the surgical site by skin injections. The biopsy confirmed that is was cancer. I went to USA surgery center several days later. It was really underwhelming and nonprofessional. The staff was rude because I had several antibiotic allergies. On nurse said, "You can't take anything, can you," as if I liked having allergy reactions. When the nurse anesthesiologist came round, I requested a small incubation since my mouth is small. She was quite rude, telling me that that there was no such thing as a small, adult incubation kit...that it only came with numbers. Last of all, the surgeon was late and in a terrible rush. The surgeon inserted a port in me, however he inserted it backwards. The bottom (metal) was on top and the plastic insertion area on the bottom. The oncology team could not start my treatment because of this backwards port. He was notified and sent me to a local hospital for their IV team to insert tubes for IV treatment. The hospital looked at it under a fluoroscope in radiology and could tell it was flipped. Only the surgeon could fix it At this point, I was upset at the waste of my time. I contacted my oncologist and he rang the surgeon. I proceeded to flip the port with a 90° bent needle and with no deadening before he jimmy-rigged it in place. He was chattering on about if this didn't work, he would place a larger port in me. I have to break it to you; It's NOT goin' happen! USA had a small task to do and they can't get it right. You would think this is it but you would be wrong. I received a call asking me to report to their little surgery center so he could place another port. I told the nurse that I declined a second surgery. When I reported to my oncology team, the surgeon had only flipped it to a 90° angle. The nurses have to push it down before they insert the needle. What I see from the vanish point of a patient is that this conglomerate of surgeons at USA are penny wise but pound foolish. Their billing comes through Nashville, not Chattanooga. In most medical practices, you have a business manager who keeps a watch of the local medical practice. The Chattanooga office looks sedate enough in the lobby, however once behind the doors to examination room, their is chaos. Chaos can cause mistakes and get you killed. Full stop. They have entered in incorrect charges in medical coding & can't seem to get the medical coding corrected. As to the one nurse who accompanied the surgeon to "flip" the port, USA received $490.00 for 5 minutes of standing there while the surgeon pokes me with a bent needle. In conclusion, I would highly recommend the University of Tennessee College of Surgeons over USA. The care received is far better and cheaper when medical coding is correctly done. University Surgical Associates (USA) is a for-profit company and is NOT affiliated with any University of Tennessee medical school.