Relief from Hemorrhoids and Skin Tags
Monday, October 8th, 2018
Anal, or rectal skin tags, are very much like skin tags that appear on other parts of the body. As with most skin tags, they are normally harmless and not typically a serious medical issues, but the specialists at the Premier Hemorrhoid Treatment Center in Knoxville want you to know that they can cause hygiene […]
Read More »Breast Cancer Care at Premier Surgical Associates
Friday, October 5th, 2018
Breast Cancer Awareness Every October, we recognize the brave women who are fighters and survivors of Breast Cancer. Roughly 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. That’s a little over 12% of the female population. Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. As […]
Read More »Dr. Reisser Joins Premier Surgical
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
General and Vascular Surgeon J. Randolph Reisser, MD, FACS, has joined Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville. Dr. Reisser is serving patients at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center, and at Premier Surgical’s offices in Maryville and on Papermill Drive in Knoxville. Dr. Reisser has practiced in the Knoxville and Maryville area for more than 20 years […]
Read More »Reflecting on Reflux
Friday, September 28th, 2018
Attorney finds relief from acid reflux with help from physicians and surgery It wasn’t a nightmare that was waking Nina Harris up. It was a lump in her throat. “I felt like I had a wet wad of cotton in my throat all the time,” says the Maryville woman. “I would wake up gasping because […]
Read More »Cardiologists VS Vascular Surgeons
Tuesday, September 25th, 2018
Cardiologist vs. Vascular Surgeon Sometimes health specializations can be as confusing as medical terms. Knowing what a specialist does and does not do can help you choose the right provider for your specific health needs. Cardiologists and vascular surgeons are both medical experts, but cater specifically to different areas. The Role of a Cardiologist Also […]
Read More »Premier Patient Survey
Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
At Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, we want to make sure each patient has the best possible experience and outcome when visiting our facilities. One way we are able to improve patient experience is through our feedback survey. These 18 questions give patients a chance to tell us about their experience with their surgeon, nurse, […]
Read More »Healthy Tips for Every Age
Friday, September 7th, 2018
Every September is recognized as Healthy Aging Month. A lot of health issues can be prevented by incorporating healthy habits in your lifestyle. Here’s a quick guide on how to stay healthy at every age! In your 20s Your 20s is a period of major changes. At this point, you may be living on your […]
Read More »Hemorrhoid Relief After Pregnancy
Tuesday, September 4th, 2018
Hemorrhoids are literally a pain in the butt. They are commonly an added source of discomfort during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy Pregnancy hemorrhoids are no different from the hemorrhoids you get when you’re not pregnant. Although some women are predisposed to them, there are several factors during pregnancy that make them more common among expectant […]
Read More »Have You Signed Up for Patient Portal?
Tuesday, August 28th, 2018
Did you know that as a patient at Premier Surgical in Knoxville, you can have access to your health records through our patient portal? The patient portal allows you to conveniently access your records anytime, anywhere. The patient portal also makes it easier for you to pay bills, set and manage office appointments, see your […]
Read More »Meet Dr. Bradley – Premier Hernia Expert
Tuesday, August 21st, 2018
Dr. Joel F. Bradley is a General Surgeon at Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Bradley is based at the Premier Surgical office located at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and specializes in the treatment of hernia repair. Dr. Bradley works closely with Dr. Kristopher Williams. The pair were fellowship-trained at the nationally-known Carolinas […]
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