Hemorrhoids Are More Common Than You Think
Tuesday, December 10th, 2019
Hemorrhoids are very common. In the United States, about 1 in 20 Americans over age 50 have hemorrhoids. What are hemorrhoids? Also known as piles, hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal and lower rectal areas. They are very similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids develop from increased pressure on the veins around the anal or […]
Read More »Healthy Skin Awareness
Friday, December 6th, 2019
Just because it’s cold outside and you’re bundled in layers, don’t forget about your skin! The physicians of Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville and Cleveland suggest these tips keep your skin healthy all-year-round! Protect yourself from the sun Skin cancer remains one of the most common types of cancer in the United States. […]
Read More »Marking the 20th Anniversary of First Endo AAA Repair
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019
TWENTY YEARS LATER WE REMEMBER DECEMBER 3RD, 1999, AS THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW ERA OF ENDOVASCULAR ANEURYSM REPAIR IN EAST TENNESSEE. Open surgical repair was the standard method of aneurysm repair for five decades. Dr. Juan Parodi, Dr. Julio Palmaz and Dr. Nicholas Volodos are recognized as pioneers of endovascular aneurysm repair. Dr. Parodi […]
Read More »Diabetes Awareness Month
Friday, November 29th, 2019
Diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate. In the United States alone, over 30 million Americans have diabetes. And over 7 million have it but are unaware of it. What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a medical condition that occurs when blood glucose (also known as blood sugar) is too high. Blood glucose is the […]
Read More »How can you treat liver cancer?
Tuesday, November 26th, 2019
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of Americans who get liver cancer has been rising for several decades. Liver cancer is a killer disease. Each year some 33,000 Americans are diagnosed with it, and about 27,000 die from the disease. What is liver cancer? Liver cancer is a type of […]
Read More »Surgery Packages at Premier Surgical Associates
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
Going through surgery is stressful enough. And you definitely don’t want more stress from multiple surgery bills while you’re recovering from it. This is the reason why the physicians of Premier Surgical Associates of Knoxville have developed an all-inclusive, cash-pay package for several common procedures including gallbladder removal and hernia repair. These surgical packages are […]
Read More »Dr. Vinsant Awarded Hidden Scar Breast Certification
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019
Jessica Vinsant, MD, FACS, of Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville has been recognized as a Hidden Scar Trained Surgeon for Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery. Dr. Vinsant is among the first in the Knoxville region to perform this advanced approach to breast cancer surgery that hides scars, minimizing the daily emotional reminder of a breast […]
Read More »GERD Awareness Week
Friday, November 15th, 2019
GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn are often used interchangeably. Heartburn is discomfort or burning pain sensation felt on the upper chest. GERD, on the other hand, is a chronic condition and heartburn can be one of its symptoms. What is GERD? GERD is a medical condition in which stomach contents flow backward up […]
Read More »When should you have a colorectal screening?
Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. This year, it is estimated that over 140,000 Americans will be diagnosed with it. Like most types of cancer, there is a higher chance of treating colorectal cancer if it’s detected early. Screening for Colorectal Cancer The purpose of colorectal cancer screening is […]
Read More »Meet Dr. Kelly
Monday, October 28th, 2019
It is our goal at Premier Surgical Associates of Knoxville to provide the best surgical care possible to our patients. We have surgeons who are well-experienced in their fields of specialties. Today, we will introduce you to one of our general surgeons, Dr. Michael Kelly. Dr. Kelly has been with Premier Surgical Associates for 15 […]
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