Signs & Symptoms You May Need Your Gallbladder Removed

Signs & Symptoms You May Need Your Gallbladder Removed Abdominal pain, bloating, and digestive discomfort can often be brushed off as something minor—but in some cases, these symptoms may be your body’s way of telling you there’s a bigger issue with your...

Colorectal Cancer Screening Month: Screening & Prevention Are Key

Colorectal Cancer Screening Month: Screening & Prevention Are Key March marks Colorectal Cancer Screening Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about one of the most preventable yet deadly cancers. At Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, Cleveland, and...

Introducing Josh Hamilton, MD, MPH, FACS

Introducing Josh Hamilton, MD, MPH, FACS We are excited to welcome Dr. Josh Hamilton to the Premier Surgical team! Dr. Hamilton is a general & breast surgeon with Premier Surgical Associates in North Knoxville, TN. His primary clinical interest is the treatment of...

New Technology Enhances Precision of Breast Cancer Surgery

News from Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Clears Cancers More Completely – Preserves Healthy Breast Tissue Covenant Health Fort Sanders Regional in Knoxville recently became the first hospital in Tennessee to use a new technology that can improve breast...

The Benefits of Robotic Surgery in Oncology

The Benefits of Robotic Surgery in Oncology In the ever-evolving field of surgical oncology, robotic surgery has emerged as a game-changing technology, offering numerous benefits to both patients and surgeons. At Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, TN, Dr. Grey...

Gallbladder Cancer Awareness Month: Recognizing the Silent Threat

Gallbladder Cancer Awareness Month: Recognizing the Silent Threat February marks Gallbladder Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a rare but serious form of cancer that often goes undetected until its advanced stages. At Premier Surgical Associates in...

Newsweek Nationally Recognizes Fort Sanders Regional Bariatric Center

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee’s Bariatric Medicine and Surgery Center has been named as one of “America’s Best Weight Loss Clinics and Centers 2025” by Newsweek magazine. Bariatric Surgeon Mark Colquitt, MD, FACS, FASMBS, of Foothills...