Meet Dr. Katherine Kazen: General Surgeon in Johnson City, TN Katherine D. Kazen, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with Premier Surgical Lawson Group in Johnson City, Tennessee. She provides surgical care for a wide variety of conditions, including diseases of...
Andrew D. Kropilak, MD, RPVI, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained vascular surgeon with Premier Surgical Vascular & Vein Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the arteries and veins throughout...
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...
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...
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...
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...
