Dr Todd Chappell Medical Research Center of MemphisTodd Chappell, M.D. Medical Lead Investigator

Dr. Chappell graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1999. He attended the University of Tennessee College of Medicine for his medical school training and received his M.D. there. Staying in Memphis for his residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, he served as administrative chief resident in his final year.

Dr. Chappell’s specialties include general obstetrics and gynecology (including high-risk obstetrics) with a continued concentration in new technologies and minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of problems in women’s health care such as laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and robotic-assisted procedures, including “virtually scarless” single-incision procedures.

Dr. Chappell is a Board-Certified Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as a member of the AMA, TMA, Memphis and Shelby County Medical Society, and Memphis OBGYN society. He is also Vice President of the Memphis Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgical Society. He has a passion for teaching and continues to work with training the next generation of physicians as a clinical faculty member at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine.

When not at work, Dr. Chappell enjoys spending time with family and friends and his golden retriever Samson. He is an avid University of Memphis supporter and attends as many Tiger football and basketball games as possible. He also is a passionate fan of the Memphis Grizzlies.