Vascular Surgery in Knoxville, TN
The Vascular System (arteries and veins) carries blood throughout your body back to the heart. Poor circulation can affect your legs, arms, neck and kidneys, and can lead to heart attack and stroke.
Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Vascular Surgeons
Vascular Surgeons diagnose, treat, and manage issues affecting circulation outside the heart and brain, especially the legs, arms, neck and kidneys. They are specifically trained to treat peripheral Vascular System issues medically, minimally-invasively, and surgically, if needed. Only a Vascular Surgeon can provide all treatment options.
Premier Surgical has East Tennessee’s largest group of board-certified, fellowship-trained vascular surgeons.
Premier Surgical provides a full spectrum of vascular, endovascular and interventional care. Our services range from treating complex, life-threatening issues vascular issues to offering the latest advances in the laser vein treatments.
- Endarectomy (carotid artery surgery)
- Stenting for stroke treatment
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and reconstruction
- Limb salvage
- Arteriovenous fistula placement
- Genicular Artery Embolization for osteoarthritis knee pain
BETTER OUTCOMES
Studies show that Vascular Surgeons have lower overall mortality rates in Aortic Aneurysm Repair and Peripheral Arterial Interventions when compare to Cardiologists and Interventional Radiologists.*April 2013 issue of Cardiology News; Nov. 2009 issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery
QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A VASCULAR SPECIALIST:
- Are you specifically certified or trained in Vascular Surgery?
- How many of this type of procedure have you performed?
- If bleeding or complications occur, who will address those?
PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE
Peripheral Arterial Disease (previously referred to as Peripheral Vascular Disease) is a dangerous hardening of the arteries that affects more than 10 million Americans, most over age 50.
If untreated, Peripheral Arterial Disease (or PAD) can lead to serious artery blockages that result in limb infections, gangrene, and amputation of your leg. You also have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Even though PAD is common, many people don’t realize they have it. Diagnosing and treating PAD now, can help prevent serious problems later.
COULD YOU HAVE PAD?
If you have at least 3 of the following 4 risk factors, you are at higher risk of PAD.
- Diabetic
- Smoker
- Experience leg pain with walking
- Have leg or foot sores that won’t heal
CHECK OUT OUR PAD CHECKLIST!
Main Location
PREMIER VASCULAR & VEIN CLINIC ON PAPERMILL
6408 Papermill Drive
Knoxville 37919
865.588.8229
Meet your surgeon at our main office. Procedures are performed at the Papermill Drive building or one of the Hospitals listed below.
C. Scott Callicutt, MD, FACS, RPVI
Vascular Surgery
Fellowship:Vascular Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis
MAKSIM V. GUSEV, MD, RPVI
Vascular Surgery
Fellowship:Vascular Surgery, Loma Linda University Health, California
DEANNA L. NELSON, MD, RPVI, FACS
Vascular Surgery
Fellowship: Vascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Premier Vascular Surgeons perform procedures and/or see patients at these Knoxville hospitals:
FORT SANDERS REGIONAL
1901 W. Clinch Avenue,
Knoxville, TN 37916
VASCULAR SURGEONS
Deanna L. Nelson, MD, FACS, RPVI
Afshin Andrew Skibba, MD, FSVS, FACS, RPVI
Stephen A. Tonks, MD, RPVI
Maksim V. Gusev, MD, RPVI
PARKWEST MEDICAL CENTER
9352 Park West Boulevard,
Knoxville, TN 37923
VASCULAR SURGEONS
C. Scott Callicutt, MD, FACS
Stephen A. Tonks, MD, RPVI
Maksim Gusev, MD, RPVI
TENNOVA TURKEY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER
10810 Parkside Drive, Suite G-9
Knoxville, TN 37934
Stephen Tonks, MD, RPVI
865.588.8229
SATELLITE OFFICES:
Call (865) 588-8229 to request an appointment at one of our satellite locations.
Blount County: 603 Smithview Drive, Maryville
Claiborne County: 1610 Tazewell Road, Suite 304, Tazewell, TN 37879
Jefferson County: 1405 South Sizer Avenue, Suite A, Jefferson City
Loudon County: 576 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Drive, Suite 106, Lenoir City
Roane County: 1855 Tanner Way, Suite 130, Harriman
Sevier County: 744 Middle Creek Road, Suite 202, Sevierville
VIDEOS
Premier Vascular Surgeon Dr. Scott Callicutt reveals the symptoms, treatments, and who is most at risk of Peripheral Artery Disease in this Doc Talk podcast produced by the Knoxville Academy of Medicine.
A new procedure is protecting patients from stroke and heart attack during carotid artery surgery. Premier Aascular Surgeon Dr. Afshin Andrew Skibba explains the TCAR procedure on WATE.
Premier Vascular Surgeon Dr. Deanna Nelson explains abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in this Fort Sanders Regional Healthwatch segment.
News
Quick Vascular Intervention Saves Knox Man’s Foot
Just after Thanksgiving weekend 2023, South Knoxville native Mike Campbell felt sudden numbness and pain in his right foot. His wife, Amy, recalls watching Mike’s foot grow visibly worse over the weekend. She says, “His foot was gray and cold, and he was in pain. A...
Free Vascular Screenings for Local Heroes
To honor our local heroes, Premier Vascular and Vein Center in Knoxville, is offering free vascular screenings for Veterans, Police, Fire, and Rescue Personnel ages 50 and older. The screenings will be held on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, from 8am - 12pm at Premier...
Fast Stroke Treatment Puts Trucker on Road to Recovery
From Fort Sanders Regional Health & Lifestyles After a sudden stroke at a truck stop in East Tennessee, trucker Dave Foster of Arizona underwent a carotid endarterectomy at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville earlier this year. The 67 year old is...
TCAR Procedure
Transcarotid Artery Revascularization is a new treatment that reduces the risk of stroke in patients undergoing carotid artery surgery.