Meet Dr. Beierle!
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019
Premier Surgical Cleveland is proud to present the newest member of our physician team – Dr. Shannon Beierle. Dr. Beierle is a general surgeon. She treats a variety of conditions, from hernia to cancer. Let’s get to know her more. What’s your background? “After graduating from Biometric Engineering at Texas A&M, I went to […]
Read More »How Do You Know If You Have Appendicitis?
Monday, August 5th, 2019
If you experience sudden pain that begins on the lower right side of the abdomen, a pain that begins around the navel and shifts to the lower right abdomen, and experience nausea and vomiting, then you may be having symptoms of appendicitis. What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is an infection of the appendix. The appendix is […]
Read More »Vascular Ultrasounds Are Helping with Mapping Legs and Arteries
Sunday, July 28th, 2019
Vascular ultrasound is a noninvasive procedure used to evaluate the circulation in the blood vessels of the body. As a non-invasive procedure, it doesn’t require any anesthesia or needles. Unlike other imaging tests, vascular ultrasound does not involve radiation or contrast dye. What happens during a vascular ultrasound? Vascular ultrasound uses high-frequency sounds to create […]
Read More »3 Pre-Surgery Prep Tips
Monday, June 3rd, 2019
Many of us think that the success of the surgery depends largely on the surgeon. While your surgical team definitely plays a central role, your part is just as vital as theirs. As a patient, it’s very important to know things you can do to prepare before and after surgery to be prepared can help […]
Read More »Early Detection is the Key to Cancer Treatment & Survival
Tuesday, April 30th, 2019
Early detection of cancer provides a better treatment outcome. Our physicians at Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville want you to know the two major components of early cancer detection: education and screening. Education to Promote Early Diagnosis Learning the warning signs of cancer and taking prompt action can lead to early diagnosis. The following are […]
Read More »Success is in the Palm of Your Hand
Thursday, October 6th, 2011
In today’s “Super Size Me” era, food portions have grown so large that there are times when only half of the meal you are served in a restaurant is still more food than you really need. And, the portions at home seem to be keeping pace with restaurants. Americans typically eat far more food than […]
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