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Dr. David Wharton, MD

Dr. David Wharton, MD

Emergency Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. David Wharton, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Parkridge Medical Center and TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center.

2 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 2 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

975 E 3rd St Chattanooga, TN 37403

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Wharton specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Wharton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wharton

2.0

4 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
75%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Aug 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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JW in Lookout Mountain , GA – Sep 23, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Emma in Chattanooga, TN – Feb 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Wharton, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Parkridge Medical Center and TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center.
  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Erlanger Medical Center975 E 3rd St Chattanooga, TN 37403
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TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center200 Stonecrest Blvd Smyrna, TN 37167
2

Practice

Parkridge East Hospital941 Spring Creek Rd Chattanooga, TN 37412
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center

    200 Stonecrest Blvd
    Smyrna, TN 37167
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St
    Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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