We are the Gallbladder Experts!
Wednesday, September 16th, 2020
Your gallbladder may be small but it plays a large role in your body. Located on the right side of your belly, just below your liver is the gallbladder. The gallbladder plays a role in digestion. It stores and concentrates bile, the yellow-brown enzyme produced by the liver. Bile helps in the digestive process by […]
Read More »Denton Joins Premier Surgical as Business Director
Wednesday, July 1st, 2020
Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville and Cleveland, TN, has named Angie Denton as the practice’s Director of Business Development. Denton holds a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Business Administration in Marketing and has 18 years of experience in the Knoxville area healthcare market serving in business development and marketing roles for Tennova Healthcare. She serves […]
Read More »Good Nutrition Can Help You with Any Kind of Surgery
Thursday, March 19th, 2020
Surgery is like a sport. If you’re not well trained for it, if you’re not prepared, you can’t expect a good outcome. As surgery poses catabolic stress on the body, which could trigger inflammation and affect the immune response, getting proper nutrition is vital – before and after surgery. The Role of Good Nutrition Studies […]
Read More »Health Tips For Healthy Aging Month
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019
Aging is inevitable but how you age is another story. It’s completely up to you! At Premier Surgical Associates of Knoxville and Cleveland, we believe that healthy aging is a holistic approach. It’s not just about physical health; it’s being healthy and well in these areas – mental, physical, and emotional. We love to see […]
Read More »Don’t be ashamed to get help!
Monday, September 16th, 2019
Hemorrhoids are very common. In fact, about 15 million Americans have them. Unfortunately, not everyone with hemorrhoids seeks help. Feeling Embarrassed with Hemorrhoids The bleeding, the itchiness, and all other things that come with hemorrhoids are no fun. It’s also no fun admitting to other people that you have them. Understanding the Embarrassment Since we […]
Read More »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 »Questions to ask before surgery – (Don’t be afraid to ask for instructions on diet)
Sunday, August 11th, 2019
A surgery, whether it’s a minor or major one, can bring feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. This is why the physicians of Premier Surgical in Knoxville and Cleveland believe it’s very important to ask questions before undergoing surgery, especially if it’s an elective one (one that you choose to do). The following are some of […]
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 »Premier Surgical Welcomes Surgical Associates of Cleveland
Monday, June 3rd, 2019
Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville is pleased to announce a merger with Surgical Associates of Cleveland, TN. As of June 1, 2019, the Cleveland-based practice is changing its’ name to Premier Surgical Cleveland, but the office’s location and contact information will stay the same. The group’s three general surgeons, Eston K. Wenger, MD, FACS; Jason […]
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