What is a Vascular Surgeon?

What is a Vascular Surgeon?

A vascular surgeon is a specialist who diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions of the arteries and veins.  Also known as the blood vessels, the arteries and veins are considered as the roadways of the circulatory system. The arteries carry the oxygen-rich blood...

The Summer Buzz At Premier Surgical Vein Clinics

  Summer has been a busy season at the Premier Surgical Vein Clinics in Knoxville. Our staff is committed to helping patients every step of the way, including providing information about vein disease, the treatment options, and offering free screenings. Here are...

Vein Treatment Isn’t Just for Ladies: Men Can Have Better Legs Too!

As a high school boys’ varsity basketball coach in Knoxville for more than 30 years, wearing athletic shorts has long been a part of Christopher Lindsay’s daily attire. “I live in shorts, I wear them all the time,” says Lindsay. “I wear them almost all year long.”...

‘Treat’ Yourself to Treatment of Spider Veins

Wrinkles, age spots and spider veins are all unwelcome reminders of the aging process. If you’re looking for ways to “turn back the clock” and are considering treatment of your spider veins, you’ll be pleased to know that the treatment process is relatively quick and...

Varicose Vein Treatment: Beyond Cosmetics

Many patients assume varicose veins are just part of aging and that treating them is merely a cosmetic issue. The physicians at Premier Vein Clinics advise that the benefits of seeing a certified surgeon can be far more important than just being able to show off your...