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Dr. Joel Ledbetter, MD

Pulmonology, Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
Pediatric Pulmonology - Children's Hospital at Erlanger 900 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 778-5437

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Brief Intro

Joel Ledbetter, MD is a Pediatric Pulmonolgist who practices at Children's Hospital at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga TN. He is also the division head of the Pulmonology department and the director of the CFF approved Cystic Fibrosis Center. He has a special interest in CF, chronic lung disease of infancy, difficult asthma and diffuse lung disease. He is extensively experienced in Pediatric flexible bronchoscopy Dr. Ledbetter is a native of Alabama and is a graduate of Auburn University. He received his medical degree from The University of Alabama in Birmingham and completed his Pediatric residency in Jackson MS at the University of Mississippi. He was the Chief Resident in pediatrics before completing his Pulmonary Fellowship in Birmingham AL at The University of Alabama in Birmingham. Away from the hospital, Dr. Ledbetter is involved in church and community activities. He enjoys cooking, travel, gardening, trail running and college football.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

University Hosp, Pediatrics

U Miss

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Arizona, College of Medicine - 1976

UNIVERSITY OF AL SCH OF MEDICINE - 1976

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

900 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Mon:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Pulmonology
Internal Medicine

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicaid
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
CareSource
Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Alliant Health Plans
Cigna
Ambetter
AmeriGroup
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CHAMPVA
Mutual of Omaha
Medicare

Cancer 18
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 29
Neurology & Neurosurgery 25
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 27
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 28
Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
Children's Hospital 6
Urology 27
Psychiatry 39
Geriatrics 20
Rehabilitation 27
Obsterics & Gynecology 9
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 7
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10