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Dr. Shay Richardson, MD

Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine, Interventional Spine Medicine
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Center For Sports Medicine And Orthopedics 2415 Mccallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-2696

Overview
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Brief Intro

Dr. Shay Richardson has primary residency training in Emergency Medicine and sub-specialty in Sports Medicine and Interventional Pain Medicine. He is one of the only physicians in the country who holds this unique combination of specialties. He completed his two-year fellowship in Sports Medicine and Interventional Pain at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, the largest Sports Medicine Fellowship in the country, where he was named Outstanding Sports Medicine Fellow. Over the course of his training, Dr. Richardson served as a physician for numerous high school and college programs including the Texas Christian University football and basketball programs. He also served as the event physician for a variety of sporting events including the US Senior Open, the Dayton Air Show and Golden Gloves Boxing. His specialties include: General Sports Medicine, and Interventional Musculoskeletal Medicine before his fellowship training, he performed his residency training at Wright State University School of Medicine in Emergency Medicine and he completed his Medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a minor in Biblical Studies from Cedarville University. With his combined training, he is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Pain Medicine. His focus with the practice will be Non-operative Sports Medicine and Interventional Musculoskeletal Medicine. Dr. Richardson also assists Dr. Robertson as team physician of the Chattanooga Lookouts. A native of Ohio, Dr. Richardson was a four-year starter as a college basketball player, scoring over 1000 points during his college career. During his high school basketball career, he received district, regional and state player of the year honors and his high school jersey was retired. Earlier this year, Dr. Richardson was inducted into his high school hall of fame.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Medical College Of Wisconsin - 2003

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Center For Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
2415 Mccallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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

Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Pain Medicine
Interventional Spine Medicine

Insurance Accepted

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

Golden Rule
AmeriGroup
Corvel
HealthScope Benefits
EmblemHealth
CHAMPVA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
AARP
Tricare
Humana
Medica
Nippon Life Benefits
Travelers
Medicare
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
Transamerica
Meritain Health
Mutual of Omaha
Priority Health
Liberty Mutual
Gilsbar 360 Alliance
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna-HealthSpring
UnitedHealthOne
Medical Mutual

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