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...
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...
We’re proud to introduce one of the newest members of our team at Premier Vascular & Vein Center in Knoxville, TN: Andrew D. Kropilak, MD, RPVI. Dr. Kropilak is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon who brings advanced expertise in treating complex vascular...
We’re excited to welcome David C. Harrison, DPM, FACFAS, to the Premier Surgical Associates team! Dr. Harrison is a double board-certified podiatrist with advanced training in foot and ankle repair, joint replacement, sports injury care, and diabetic limb...
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...
