Surgery is like a marathon. You are more likely to get better outcomes if you prepare for it ahead of time. Good nutrition contributes to a successful surgery and reasonable recovery time. As you prepare for surgery, your doctor may recommend improvements in your diet...
From hemorrhoids to rectal and bowel diseases, Premier Surgical Associates of Knoxville and Cleveland, TN has a team of specialists who can help you. Our colorectal surgical team is growing and we’re happy to welcome Dr. Sung Lee! Dr. Lee is one of our Colon and...
From Fort Sanders Regional Health & Lifestyles Jean Beam of Sevierville thought she just had acid reflux. She knew this was probably a side effect from a hiatal hernia that she’d had for years, but one day she began vomiting non-stop, prompting a visit to her...
Premier Surgical Associates of Knoxville and Cleveland, TN, has a large team of board-certified and well-experienced general surgeons who are committed to providing the best surgical care for our patients. What does a general surgeon do? A general surgeon is a...
Your gallbladder may be small but it plays a vital role in your digestion. It stores and concentrates bile, the digestive enzyme produced by the liver. Bile helps in breaking up fats and draining waste products from the liver into the small intestine. The physicians...
