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Introducing Josh Hamilton, MD, MPH, FACS
We are excited to welcome Dr. Josh Hamilton to the Premier Surgical team! Dr. Hamilton is a general & breast surgeon with Premier Surgical Associates in North Knoxville, TN. His primary clinical interest is the treatment of breast cancer. In addition to his...
New Technology Enhances Precision of Breast Cancer Surgery
News from Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Clears Cancers More Completely - Preserves Healthy Breast Tissue Covenant Health Fort Sanders Regional in Knoxville recently became the first hospital in Tennessee to use a new technology that can improve breast cancer...
The Benefits of Robotic Surgery in Oncology
In the ever-evolving field of surgical oncology, robotic surgery has emerged as a game-changing technology, offering numerous benefits to both patients and surgeons. At Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, TN, Dr. Grey Leonard, a fellowship-trained surgical...
Gallbladder Cancer Awareness Month: Recognizing the Silent Threat
February marks Gallbladder Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a rare but serious form of cancer that often goes undetected until its advanced stages. At Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, Cleveland, and Johnson City, TN, we're committed to...
Knox News 40 Under 40: Dr. Shannon Beierle leads robotics program, works on minimally invasive surgery
By Knoxville News Sentinel Staff Shannon Beierle, 39, general surgeon, Premier Surgical Associates Shannon Beierle, MD, FACS, brought advanced bariatric and robotic surgery to under served communities in Cleveland, Tennessee. Her list of achievements is long,...
Understanding and Treating Thyroid Cancer: Expert Care at Premier Surgical
Thyroid cancer is a serious health condition, but with early detection and effective treatment, many patients go on to live healthy, fulfilling lives. At Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, Cleveland, and Johnson City, TN, we’re here to provide expert,...
Newsweek Nationally Recognizes Fort Sanders Regional Bariatric Center
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee’s Bariatric Medicine and Surgery Center has been named as one of “America’s Best Weight Loss Clinics and Centers 2025” by Newsweek magazine. Bariatric Surgeon Mark Colquitt, MD, FACS, FASMBS, of Foothills...
Premier Surgical Associates Welcomes Dr. David Kerekes
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition of Dr. David Kerekes to our Knoxville Premier Surgical Plastic Surgery team. Dr. Kerekes is a skilled and passionate plastic surgeon with extensive training and expertise. He brings a unique blend of artistry and...
Celebrate GERD Awareness Week: Understanding GERD and Treatment Options at Premier Surgical Associates
November is GERD Awareness Month, and this week at Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, TN, we’re highlighting the importance of recognizing and treating Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Affecting approximately 30-40% of American adults, GERD is a chronic...
Hemorrhoids Don’t Have to Be Scary: Discover the Latest Treatments
As Halloween approaches, things that go bump in the night may give you a fright—but hemorrhoids shouldn’t be one of them! At Premier Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment Center in Knoxville, TN, we’re here to tell you that hemorrhoids don’t have to be a scary experience....