Is It Acid Reflux or Gallbladder Disease? What’s the Difference? If you are dealing with burning chest discomfort, nausea after meals, bloating, or upper abdominal pain, you may be wondering: Is it acid reflux or gallbladder disease? While these two conditions can...
World Health Day 2026: Our Commitment to Knoxville and East Tennessee Each year on April 7, World Health Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the importance of accessible, high-quality healthcare in every community. At Premier Surgical Associates, we are proud to...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Elissa Falconer on Symptoms, Screening, and Prevention March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder of the importance of prevention, early detection, and regular screening. Colorectal cancer is one of...
Ten Premier Surgical Associates physicians have been named as 2026 Top Docs by Knoxville’s Cityview Magazine. Winners of the annual award are nominated and selected by other Knoxville area physicians. Congratulations to our Premier Surgical surgeons who are...
March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Why Screening Matters in Cleveland, TN March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that colon and rectal cancer can often be prevented or caught early when treatment is most effective. At Premier Surgical...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Screening & Prevention Are Key March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an important reminder that colorectal cancer is often preventable and highly treatable when caught early. At Premier Surgical Associates in...
Don’t Count on Luck with Hemorrhoids: Get Real Relief This St. Patrick’s Day March means everything turns a little greener—shamrocks, parades, and St. Patrick’s Day fun. But if you’re dealing with hemorrhoids, you already know this is one problem you can’t “get lucky”...
Meet Dr. Elissa Falconer: Q&A with Premier Surgical’s New Colon and Rectal Surgeon Premier Surgical Associates is proud to welcome Elissa A. Falconer, MD, a Colon and Rectal Surgeon at Fort Sanders Regional in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Falconer specializes in...
Is It Your Gallbladder? Signs You Might Need Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) That “bad meal” feeling (bloating, nausea, discomfort) usually passes. But if the same symptoms keep showing up (especially after greasy or heavy foods), your gallbladder may be waving...
What Works (and What Doesn’t) for Temporary Hemorrhoid Relief at Home Hemorrhoids are a common and uncomfortable condition affecting millions of Americans. While many people try to manage symptoms at home, not all remedies are effective, and some can even worsen...
