By Knoxville News Sentinel Staff Shannon Beierle, 39, general surgeon, Premier Surgical Associates Shannon Beierle, MD, FACS, brought advanced bariatric and robotic surgery to under served communities in Cleveland, Tennessee. Her list of achievements is long,...
Understanding and Treating Thyroid Cancer: Expert Care at Premier Surgical Thyroid cancer is a serious health condition, but with early detection and effective treatment, many patients go on to live healthy, fulfilling lives. At Premier Surgical Associates in...
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...
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition of Dr. David Kerekes to our Knoxville Premier Surgical Plastic Surgery team. Dr. Kerekes is a skilled and passionate plastic surgeon with extensive training and expertise. He brings a unique blend of artistry and...
Celebrate GERD Awareness Week: Understanding GERD and Treatment Options at Premier Surgical Associates November is GERD Awareness Month, and this week at Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, TN, we’re highlighting the importance of recognizing and treating...
Hemorrhoids Don’t Have to Be Scary: Discover the Latest Treatments As Halloween approaches, things that go bump in the night may give you a fright—but hemorrhoids shouldn’t be one of them! At Premier Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment Center in Knoxville, TN, we’re here to...
Breast Cancer Awareness: The Importance of Regular Screenings October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer. Our East Tennessee Premier Surgical Breast Cancer Team of surgeons, is...
We are pleased to introduce Grey Leonard, MD, the newest surgical oncologist to join Premier Surgical Associates at our Fort Sanders Regional location in Knoxville.! Dr. Leonard brings a wealth of expertise and a genuine passion for patient care to our team. In this...
As a teenager John Boxberger, MD, was an athlete who loved sports, especially basketball. He played on the high school team in his hometown of Austin Texas, as well as on the men’s basketball team during his college years at Trinity University in San Antonio. “I’ve...
Understanding Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes, and the Latest Innovative Treatments Hemorrhoids are a common yet often misunderstood condition that can cause significant discomfort and distress. At Premier Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment Center in Knoxville, TN, we...