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  • Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 44 years of experience
  • Athens Vein & Thoracic Specialists 1181 Langford Dr Bldg 300-104, Watkinsville, GA 30677
  • (706) 850-3444

Brief Intro

Dr. Chris Malone is a leading Thoracic Surgeon in Northeast Georgia performing minimally invasive and traditional surgery for lung and esophageal cancers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hyperhidrosis (excess sweating), and for the treatment of swallowing disorders such as achalasia. He is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.Residency - University of Texas Medical School, Surgery - 1986Residency - University of Texas Medical School, Instructor in Surgery and Chief Resident - 1986Residency - Emory University, Cadiothothoracic Surgery - 1989

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Texas School of Medicine - 1981

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Athens Vein & Thoracic Specialists
  • 1181 Langford Dr Bldg 300-104, Watkinsville, GA 30677
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Facial Veins
  • Hand Veins
  • Lymphedema
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Spider Veins
  • Lung Cancer
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Procedures Performed

  • Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy
  • Sclerotherapy (Spider Veins)
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Removal Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura
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Insurance Accepted

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

  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Medicare
  • Cofinity
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • AARP
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Aetna
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medicaid
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Mutual of Omaha
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  • Cancer 24
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 45
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 32
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 45
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 18
  • Children's Hospital 6
  • Urology 43
  • Psychiatry 45
  • Geriatrics 38
  • Rehabilitation 27
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 6
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 10
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10