Celebrating 30 Years of Surgical Excellence
1995 – 2025
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Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, Cleveland, and Johnson City, TN
Founded in 1995, Premier Surgical Associates is the largest General and Vascular Surgery group in East Tennessee. From simple to complex, our board-certified physicians perform a variety of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Oncology and Plastic Surgery Procedures.
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Meet Dr. Katherine Kazen: General Surgeon in Johnson City, TN
Katherine D. Kazen, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with Premier Surgical Lawson Group in Johnson City, Tennessee. She provides surgical care for a wide variety of conditions, including diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder disease, hernias,...
Who is Knoxville Vascular Surgeon Dr. Andrew Kropilak?
Andrew D. Kropilak, MD, RPVI, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained vascular surgeon with Premier Surgical Vascular & Vein Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the arteries and veins throughout...
Is It Your Gallbladder? Signs You May Need Gallbladder Removal in Cleveland, TN
Occasional bloating, nausea, or abdominal discomfort after a heavy meal may pass on its own. But when these symptoms happen repeatedly—especially after eating greasy, fatty, or rich foods—they may be signs of a gallbladder problem. At Premier Surgical Cleveland in...