Active, healthy and physically fit, Michaela Martin never expected a life-threatening health crisis. In March 2025, everything changed when she experienced a sudden intestinal blockage. But with Covenant Health’s Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, and Premier...
How to Know When It’s Time for Hernia Surgery | Hernia Awareness Month June is Hernia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common surgical conditions affecting adults. While many people live with hernias for months, or...
Meet Dr. Katherine D. Kazen: Bringing Global Surgical Experience Home to Johnson City When patients meet Katherine D. Kazen, MD, they quickly discover a surgeon who combines advanced surgical training with a deeply personal approach to patient care. From treating...
Premier Surgical Cleveland: Committed to Compassionate, Expert Care for Our Community At Premier Surgical Cleveland, serving the Cleveland and Bradley County communities is more than our mission, it’s our calling. We are proud to be a trusted provider of advanced,...
General Surgeon Dr. Josh Hamilton is now seeing general and breast cancer surgery patients at the Premier Surgical Turkey Creek office located at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center at 10810 Parkside Drive, Suite G-9, Knoxville, TN, 37923. Dr. Hamilton’s primary...
Signs and Symptoms You Have Appendicitis Appendicitis is a common but potentially serious condition that requires prompt medical attention. It occurs when the appendix—a small, finger-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine—becomes inflamed, infected, or blocked....
