Back on His Feet: Patient Walks with Confidence After Vascular Surgery
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019
News from Parkwest Health & Lifestyles Walking down the street, up the stairs or at home, we tend to take our steps for granted until something stops us in our tracks. Don Proaps, 71, relaxes for a moment in his home in West Knox County, recalling how his steps came to a halt. It started […]
Read More »Premier Surgical Associates Welcomes Dr. Skibba
Friday, August 10th, 2018
Vascular surgeon Afshin Andrew Skibba, M.D. , RPVI, has joined Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville Tennessee. Dr. Skibba is based at the Premier Surgical office on Papermill Drive in Knoxville, and also sees patients with vascular, lymphatic, and vein disease at Premier’s satellite office in Morristown. Dr. Skibba performs vascular surgeries and endovascular interventions at […]
Read More »PAD Awareness Month
Thursday, September 14th, 2017
September is National PAD Awareness Month. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a medical condition caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood to different parts of the body including the head, organs, and limbs. Atherosclerosis is a term used to describe the buildup of plaque in […]
Read More »Vascular and Heart Disease
Tuesday, February 28th, 2017
Blood vessels are a network of tubes through which the blood is pumped throughout the body. The arteries are the ones that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to different parts of the body, including the brain, intestines, kidneys, arms, and legs. However, it is the veins that carry the blood back to the heart. […]
Read More »Updated PAD Guidelines
Thursday, January 26th, 2017
About one in every 20 Americans over the age of 50 suffers from peripheral artery disease (PAD). It is a medical condition that results from narrowing of the arteries. It most commonly affects the legs, but may also occur in the stomach, arms, and even head. These peripheral arteries are usually clogged with fatty deposits […]
Read More »How Premier Limb Preservation Center Helps Prevent Limb Loss
Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
About 8.5 million people in the United States have Peripheral Artery Disease. PAD is a condition that affects the blood vessels that supply blood to the lower extremities. It causes hardening and narrowing of the arteries, leading to a decreased blood flow to the legs and feet. Peripheral Artery Disease affects both men and women. […]
Read More »Law & Aorta: Premier Surgeons Mend Retired Detective’s Tell-tale Heart
Friday, September 23rd, 2016
From Fort Sanders Health & Lifestyles Lt. Joe Kenda, TV’s Homicide Hunter, is showing in the living room of John and Barbara Mohl’s Sevierville condominium, but neither is watching. That’s because Mohl, a retired detective with the New York Police Department, has plenty of true crime stories of his own. Whether working the notorious “Son […]
Read More »The Summer Buzz At Premier Surgical Vein Clinics
Wednesday, August 17th, 2016
Summer has been a busy season at the Premier Surgical Vein Clinics in Knoxville. Our staff is committed to helping patients every step of the way, including providing information about vein disease, the treatment options, and offering free screenings. Here are three recent posts that got people talking. Why Is There Sometimes A Waiting […]
Read More »Managing Vascular Disease Through Exercise & Lifestyle
Sunday, August 14th, 2016
Dr. Deanna L. Nelson, a vascular surgeon with Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, vascular disease is a systemic disease which is not cured, it’s managed. The arteries, veins, and lymph vessels in your body make up your vascular system, and are designed to move blood, oxygen, and fluids efficiently. Any condition that impedes this […]
Read More »What You Should Know About Carotid Artery Disease
Monday, July 11th, 2016
According to the National Institutes of Health, strokes affect over half a million people each year, and are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Approximately 30% of strokes are caused by carotid artery disease. “The hallmark of carotid disease and the reason we fix it, is stroke prevention,” says Dr. Deanna […]
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