Is Your Job Causing Hemorrhoids?
Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
Over half of Americans are affected by hemorrhoids, a condition characterized by the enlargement and swelling of the blood vessels in the lower part of the rectum and the anus. Hemorrhoids develop as a result of an increase in pressure in the lower abdominal area. Straining at the time of bowel movement, pregnancy, obesity, inflammatory […]
Read More »Premier’s Dedicated Vascular Access Coordinator
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017
Have you met our Vascular Access Coordinator, Meghan Mencer? Premier’s Vascular Access & Imaging Center offers comprehensive on-site diagnostic expertise and educational services to patients who are at risk for kidney disease. Our dedicated Vascular Access Coordinator, Meghan Mencer, works closely with patients, as well as the clinics and vascular surgeons to stay on top of […]
Read More »Dr. Thurman Joins Premier Surgical Associates
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017
Premier Surgical Associates is proud to welcome general surgeon Joseph B. Thurman, M.D. to its surgical practice. He will be based at the group’s Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center office, located on Clinch Avenue near downtown Knoxville. Dr. Thurman will focus on acute care cases and laparoscopic surgery. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Thurman […]
Read More »Why Smoking and Hernia Repair Don’t Mix
Tuesday, August 15th, 2017
Complex hernias happen for a variety of reasons, but there are two important and somewhat unexpected factors that greatly affect a patient’s level of risk: smoking and weight gain. “A hernia is simply a hole where we’re not supposed to have one,” says Premier Surgical general surgeon Joel “Trey” Bradley III, MD. “The more complex […]
Read More »Meet Dr. Gibson
Wednesday, July 26th, 2017
William C. Gibson earned his BS at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and his MD at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He did his General Surgery residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Dr. Gibson is Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery, and has served as […]
Read More »Uncomplicating Life: Grandma Thrives After Complex Hernia Repair
Tuesday, July 18th, 2017
From Fort Sanders Regional Health & Lifestyles An overhang of vines on the deck of Norma Griffin’s Dandridge home provides shade on a sunny day. It’s a peaceful place for Griffin to recover from successful hernia surgery at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center – and peace is welcome after several years of medical chaos. “I […]
Read More »Meet Dr. Bradley
Tuesday, July 11th, 2017
Joel F. “Trey” Bradley earned his BS and MD at the University of Memphis, Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He did his General Surgery residency at the University of South Carolina, and completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte. Dr. Bradley is Board Certified in General Surgery by the […]
Read More »Let’s Talk About Your Thyroid
Tuesday, June 27th, 2017
The thyroid gland is the small, butterfly-shaped organ found at the base of the neck. It is part of the endocrine system responsible for releasing hormones that control the body’s metabolism. It is an important part of how the body processes energy. The hormones produced by the gland play a vital role in several functions […]
Read More »Diagnosing Gallbladder Disease
Monday, June 19th, 2017
Diagnosing gallbladder disease can be confusing at times. Many of the symptoms of the disease such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are also clinical manifestations of other medical conditions like a, an ulcer, gastroenteritis, or even heart attack. Understanding Gallbladder Disease The term gallbladder disease can refer to any condition that affects the gallbladder. […]
Read More »Tips for Better Colon Health
Tuesday, June 13th, 2017
Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be over 90,000 new cases of colon cancer and over 39,000 new cases of rectal cancer in the United States this year. There are certain lifestyle factors that have been attributed to colon […]
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