News

21-year Health Care Specialist Joins Premier as Fort Sanders Regional Office Manager

Thursday, February 16, 2012
Steven R. Cruze, a retired Master Sergeant who served the U.S. Army for 21 years as a health care specialist, recently joined Premier Surgical Associates at Fort Sanders Regional as office manager.(continue...)

Foothills Weight Loss Specialists Hires Jenkinson as Office Manager

Tuesday, February 07, 2012
D.J. Jenkinson, formerly with Summit Medical Group in Knoxville, recently joined Foothills Weight Loss Specialists in Maryville as office manager. (continue...)

Parkwest First in Tennessee to Implant Innovative Dialysis Graft

Monday, January 23, 2012
Parkwest Medical Center was the first hospital in Tennessee to implant a new dialysis graft that will revolutionize dialysis treatment for 68-year-old Ray Hensley and millions of patients like him who require dialysis treatments.(continue...)

Physician Spotlight: Stephen Boyce, MD

Sunday, January 01, 2012
When Stephen Boyce, MD, was a surgical resident at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, his introduction to and training in weight loss surgery produced an epiphany that molded his future.(continue...)

Clinically Speaking: International Diabetes Federation Recommends Bariatric Surgery for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

Sunday, January 01, 2012
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), an umbrella organization of more than 200 national diabetes associations in more than 160 countries, has issued a position statement supporting bariatric surgery to treat Type 2 diabetes in obese patients. (continue...)

Ninth Annual Fashion Show Celebrated Weight Loss Success

Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Foothills Weight Loss Specialists and the Blount Memorial Weight Management Center recently hosted their Ninth Annual Bariatric Fashion Show at the Airport Hilton in Alcoa to celebrate nine years of bariatric surgery, more than 125,000 pounds lost, and better lives for more than 1,300 patients.(continue...)

Bariatric Center Spotlight: New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery

Monday, December 19, 2011
The New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery associates with Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, a 300-bed hospital. Together they were first recognized as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence in 2005.(continue...)

Getting Their Lives Back: Bariatric Patients Model Their Success at Show

Monday, December 12, 2011
For Melody Helms, a mother of two who had already been diagnosed with hypertension in her 30s, facing her future at 386 pounds was a scary proposition.(continue...)

Fashion Show Showcases Positive Effects of Weight Loss

Friday, December 09, 2011
Thursday evening, 19 post-weight loss surgery men and women took to the catwalk for the Ninth Annual Bariatric Fashion Show. (continue...)

New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery First Area Practice to Offer Investigational Weight Loss Surgery

Thursday, December 01, 2011
New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery now offers laparoscopic greater curvature plication (LGCP), an investigational procedure that offers a potentially less invasive and less expensive alternative to other weight loss procedures.(continue...)

Think Fistula First When Addressing Kidney Failure

Thursday, December 01, 2011
Fistulas are recognized as the gold standard of vascular access because they last longer (sometimes for decades), need less rework or repairs, and are associated with lower rates of infection, hospitalization and death.(continue...)

Bigger Isn’t Always Better: New Trends in Laparoscopic Surgery

Thursday, December 01, 2011
Laparoscopic surgery has transformed modern surgery and offers patients less pain, quicker recovery and shorter hospital stays, among other benefits. Now that it’s being used for a greater number of procedures than ever before, it is timely to discuss some of the best practices and look at the evolving trends in laparoscopic surgery.(continue...)

Covering Medicine: Knoxville Surgeon One of Few Trained in New Weight Loss Procedure

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery's Dr. Stephen Boyce is one of the first 45 surgeons in the nation to perform a new, investigational bariatric procedure.(continue...)

Free Varicose Vein Screenings Help Area Residents Get a ‘Leg Up’ on a Healthy New Year

Monday, November 07, 2011
In an effort to help Knoxville area residents get a “leg up” on a healthy new year, Premier Vein Clinics is offering free varicose vein screenings at four convenient locations the week of Dec. 5-9, 2011. (continue...)

Covering Medicine: Fistula Makes Patient's Dialysis Easier

Monday, October 31, 2011
Premier patient Clare Price’s AV fistula makes dialysis easier and her life better.(continue...)

The Truth about Varicose Veins

Monday, October 24, 2011
Facelifts, tummy tucks, treatment of varicose veins… Far too often people lump these procedures together, mistakenly assuming that all are done exclusively for cosmetic reasons and that they are targeted to women. (continue...)

New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery First Area Practice to Offer Investigational Weight Loss Surgery

Monday, October 24, 2011
New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery now offers laparoscopic greater curvature plication (LGCP), an investigational procedure that offers a potentially less invasive and less expensive alternative to other weight loss procedures.(continue...)

Premier’s Williams Named Parkwest Deparment of Surgery Chair-Elect

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Dr. K. Robert Williams Jr. of New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery has been elected Parkwest Medical Center Department of Surgery chair-elect. (continue...)

Clinically Speaking: MammoSite: Making Life Easier for Many Breast Cancer Patients

Monday, October 03, 2011
Why would a patient opt to undergo a potentially disfiguring mastectomy when breast conservation therapy has been proven equally effective? Most often, the decision is based on convenience.(continue...)

Early Detection Key to Breast Cancer Survival

Sunday, October 02, 2011
If anyone doubts the role that early detection plays in fighting breast cancer, examining the correlation between tumor size and survival rates may help drive home the importance of regular screenings. (continue...)

Resolutions of Co-morbidities after Weight Loss Surgery

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
More than 25 percent of Americans are obese, and on top of our obesity problem comes a plethora of other health issues.(continue...)

Health Writer Thrives after Surviving Colon Cancer

Monday, September 26, 2011
As a health care reporter who routinely researches and writes about medical conditions and diseases, Michelle Henry knows how fortunate she is to have survived Stage IV colorectal cancer. (continue...)

Surgical Treatment for Colorectal Cancer

Monday, September 26, 2011
Colorectal cancers are the second leading cancer killer in the United States, and they’re on the rise.(continue...)

Premier Races for The Cure

Saturday, September 24, 2011
Premier Surgical Associates will sponsor and participate in this fall’s 15th Annual Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure.(continue...)

Premier Supports Buddy’s Race Against Cancer

Thursday, September 22, 2011
Premier Surgical Associates is proud to be a platinum sponsor of the 2011 Buddy's Race Against Cancer.(continue...)

Foothills Weight Loss Specialists Invites Public to ‘Meet’ Surgical Robot

Thursday, September 15, 2011
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, shoppers at Foothills Mall have the chance to do more than look for the latest fashions.(continue...)

Foothills Weight Loss Specialists’ Walk Battles Against Obesity

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
“Moving Together: One Step Closer” is an annual walk event designed to make a positive difference in the lives of East Tennesseans struggling with obesity. (continue...)

Ready to Lose Weight? New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery Can Help

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
In a short video, learn about the surgeons of New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery and the surgical weight loss options available.(continue...)

Dr. Stephen Boyce Discusses the Latest Advancements in Bariatric Surgery

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
In an interview with Dr. Bob Overholt, Dr. Boyce shares valuable information about the latest advancements in bariatric surgery, weight loss surgery options, and how to determine the ideal procedure for each patient.(continue...)

Physician Spotlight: Marcella J. Greene, MD

Thursday, September 08, 2011
Grew up on a farm. Married right out of high school. Worked in a bank. Didn’t start undergraduate school until several years after high school. Not the typical physician profile.(continue...)

Walk from Obesity Takes Steps to Combat Nation’s Obesity Epidemic

Thursday, September 08, 2011
On Saturday, Sept. 24, individuals affected by obesity, health care professionals and concerned citizens are taking steps to combat obesity at the Walk from Obesity in Farragut. (continue...)

Covenant Weight Management Center Offers New Surgical Weight Loss Procedure

Monday, August 22, 2011
For those who have contemplated weight loss surgery, a new, investigational, less invasive and costly procedure could mean their wait—and their weight—may be over.(continue...)

Elizabethton Man Chooses Parkwest for Surgical Weight Loss

Monday, August 22, 2011
Michael Ensor is fabulous at 40 after having surgical weight loss at Parkwest Medical Center.(continue...)

Premier’s Gibson Selected for Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship

Tuesday, August 02, 2011
William C. Gibson, MD, FACS, has been selected to participate in one of the nation’s foremost leadership development programs in patient safety.(continue...)

Greene Joins Premier at Mercy

Friday, July 29, 2011
Marcella J. Greene, M.D., has joined Premier Surgical Associates as a general surgeon in the group’s Mercy St. Mary’s and Mercy North and offices.(continue...)

Thyroid Cancer Surprises Huntsville Woman

Monday, July 18, 2011
It was a complete surprise to her, but Claudette Smith of Huntsville, Tenn., learned she had a small lump in her thyroid gland when she went to her physician for a routine checkup this spring.(continue...)

A Small Gland with a Big Impact on Your Health

Monday, July 18, 2011
As small as a quarter and the shape of butterfly, the thyroid gland is a small part of the body that makes a big impact on overall health, according to endocrine surgeon Dr. Kevin Zirkle.(continue...)

Premier’s Many Appointed Cancer Liaison for Parkwest Medical Center

Monday, July 18, 2011
Premier surgeon Dr. Heath R. Many has been appointed to a three-year term as cancer liaison physician for the cancer program at Parkwest Medical Center.(continue...)

Foothills Weight Loss Specialists Patients Enjoy New Lives after Bariatric Surgery

Wednesday, July 13, 2011
In this video, four patients discuss their reasons for pursuing bariatric surgery and the new lives they’ve achieved following surgery. (continue...)

Weekly Seminars Provide Helpful Information for Those Considering Bariatric Surgery

Monday, July 11, 2011
New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery offers weekly informational seminars for individuals considering bariatric surgery. Sessions are held every Tuesday evening and are led by bariatric surgeons Dr. Stephen G. Boyce and Dr. K. Robert Williams.(continue...)

FDA Approves Expanded Use of LAP-BAND Gastric Banding System for Obese Adults

Thursday, July 07, 2011
The New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently has approved the expanded use of the LAP-BAND gastric band system to include obese adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-35 and a related comorbid condition. (continue...)

Foothills Weight Loss Specialists Offers Free Seminars on Surgical Weight Loss Options in Sevierville

Friday, July 01, 2011
Beginning Thursday, July 21, at 7 p.m., Foothills Weight Loss Specialists will offer free informational seminars on surgical weight loss options in Sevierville/Kodak, Tenn., at Bass Pro Shops. (continue...)

Bariatric Surgery Study Provides Insights to Weight-Loss Success

Wednesday, June 22, 2011
A recent study of Southeastern bariatric surgery patients indicates that the combination of surgery, education and counseling is necessary for long-term weight-loss success.(continue...)

Parkwest First in State to Implant Graft

Monday, June 20, 2011
A 68-year-old man in Strawberry Plains is the first person in Tennessee to be implanted with a new device that will provide dialysis patients with expanded treatment options.(continue...)

Men’s Health Month Focuses on Important Screenings

Thursday, June 16, 2011
One reason women live longer than men may be because they typically pay more attention to their health. During Men’s Health Month, the physicians at Premier remind men to take advantage of screenings and do self-exams.(continue...)

Premier Surgical Earns National CT Reaccreditation

Friday, June 10, 2011
The Premier Vascular Access and Imaging Center has been awarded a three-year reaccreditation in Computed Tomography after a recent survey by the American College of Radiology. (continue...)

Prosthetics: It's About the Fit

Sunday, May 15, 2011
Prosthetist Zach Weber is encouraged by the patient results at Premier Prosthetic Center.(continue...)

Melanoma: Are You at Risk?

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
In 1995 the American Academy of Dermatology designated the first Monday in May as Melanoma Monday to raise awareness of this potentially fatal skin cancer and to encourage early detection. (continue...)

Looking Good, Feeling Good

Monday, March 28, 2011
Premier Vein Clinics patient Laura Parham, like more than 50 percent of women, suffered from varicose veins. (continue...)

Run Keith, Run!

Monday, March 28, 2011
Keith Stewart is training for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, something he never would have imagined doing just a few years ago. (continue...)

Premier’s Campbell Donates Time to Medical Mission

Thursday, March 24, 2011
Dr. Willard Campbell is a man with a mission. Each January for the past eight years, Campbell has joined other local physicians, nurses, surgical techs and translators on a one-week medical mission trip to Guatemala.(continue...)

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Thursday, March 03, 2011
Colorectal cancer equally affects both men and women, is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in America, and is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in our country. (continue...)

Bionic Leg Frees Woman from Wheelchair

Monday, February 28, 2011
While Premier Prosthetic Center patient Judy Berhow doesn’t enjoy superhuman strength or speed, her bionic leg has enabled her to walk again after six years in a wheelchair.(continue...)

Premier Surgical Offers New Health Information Portal

Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Premier Surgical Associates has launched a patient education portal that provides free information to the group’s patients and the general public about health-related topics and medications.(continue...)

Don’t Let Winter Lull You into Ignoring Your Legs

Monday, February 07, 2011
With your legs buried under layers of heavy winter clothing, it’s easy to forget about them. If varicose or spider veins are hidden under those layers, the physicians at Premier Vein Clinics advise that it’s best not to ignore them.(continue...)

Helms Gets Her Life Back after Huge Weight Loss through Surgery

Friday, February 04, 2011
Melody Helms has lost 206 pounds over the past two years thanks in part to a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy procedure at Foothills Weight Loss Specialists.(continue...)

Physician Spotlight: Michael Kropilak, MD

Tuesday, February 01, 2011
As a youth growing up near Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Michael Kropilak, MD, probably heard many a story about Arnold Palmer, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and even Rolling Rock beer, but these community “claims to fame” didn’t influence Kropilak as much as the doctor who prescribed him his glasses at a young age.(continue...)

Local Bariatric Surgery Study Provides Insights to Weight-loss Success

Monday, January 24, 2011
Researchers from the New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery in Knoxville and Carson-Newman College will present a bariatric patient study at the 2011 annual meeting of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.(continue...)

Eighth Annual Fashion Show Celebrates More Than 75,000 Pounds Lost

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Featuring a runway for models, the Eighth Annual Bariatric Fashion Show recently hosted by Foothills Weight Loss Specialists and the Blount Memorial Weight Management Center celebrated eight years of bariatric surgery and more than 75,000 pounds lost. (continue...)

Premier Surgeon Vickers Retires after 40 Years

Thursday, December 30, 2010
On Dec. 30, Dr. Marvin Vickers of Premier Surgical Associates retired from medical practice after over 40 years of providing outstanding medical care and earning accolades and respect from his peers and patients.(continue...)

Covering Medicine: Bionic Leg Gets Loudon Woman Walking Again

Tuesday, December 21, 2010
A Loudon woman is learning to walk again after six years in a wheelchair thanks to a new bionic leg from Premier Prosthetic Center.(continue...)

Surgeons Named Fellows of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Covenant Health surgeons Stephen Boyce, MD, and K. Robert Williams, MD, have been named Fellows of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), a distinction bestowed to a select group of weight loss surgeons who have extensive experience in bariatric surgery and a demonstrated commitment to quality and clinical excellence.(continue...)

A Brand New "Me"

Monday, December 13, 2010
When they take to the catwalk, these bariatric surgery patients have the strut of a person who just began truly living.(continue...)

“Dr. Pollock Saved My Leg”: East Tennessean Credits Vascular Surgery at Parkwest

Monday, December 13, 2010
Carles Moon proudly walks through Dr. Christopher Pollock’s office, thanks to vascular procedures he performed on both legs.(continue...)

Peripheral Vascular Disease: What You Need to Know

Monday, December 13, 2010
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to any disease or disorder of the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart.(continue...)

Physician Spotlight: William Gibson, MD

Wednesday, December 01, 2010
From one end of the state and back and back again, William Gibson, MD, has trekked the long road across Tennessee many times. And he has recently returned to Knoxville to serve as a general surgeon for Premier Surgical Associates at Parkwest Medical Center.(continue...)

Is Weight-loss Surgery Right for You?

Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Some of us have tried it all - every fad diet and exercise program known to man. And although lifestyle changes have been made, it still may feel like nothing is working. So, how do you know if weight loss surgery is a good option for you?(continue...)

Mercy Health Report: Peripheral Artery Disease

Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Premier surgeon Dr. George A. Pliagas discusses peripheral artery disease (PAD), also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD).(continue...)

The 'Silent' Problem: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Premier surgeon Dr. George A. Pliagas discusses abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and its causes, risks and treatment options.(continue...)

Callicutt Discusses Peripheral Artery Disease

Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Premier surgeon Dr. C. Scott Callicutt discusses peripheral artery disease (PAD), also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD), and its causes, symptoms, risks and treatment options.(continue...)

Akers Discusses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Premier surgeon Dr. Donald L. Akers Jr. discuss abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and its causes and risks and treatment options.(continue...)

Surgical Weight Loss at Parkwest Transforms Rockwood Man

Monday, November 29, 2010
Can you imagine weighing a quarter of a ton? Dane Griffith from Rockwood can.(continue...)

Obesity Action Coalition Honors Dr. Stephen Boyce

Monday, November 29, 2010
Dr. Stephen G. Boyce of New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery was recently recognized by the Obesity Action Coaltion for the practice's charter Chairman’s Council membership and outstanding support of the organizaton.(continue...)

Premier Team Supports Komen Race for the Cure

Tuesday, November 09, 2010
The Premier Surgical Associates team of 139 physicians, staff, family members and friends participated in the 14th Annual Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure in downtown Knoxville on Oct. 30.(continue...)

Varicose Vein Treatment Restores Health and Peace of Mind

Monday, November 08, 2010
Premier Vein Clinics patient Lynn Arnwine lived an active lifestyle that included running marathons until three pregnancies left her legs in too much pain. (continue...)

Premier Vascular Services: Focus on PAD

Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Our latest newsletter focuses on PAD and the current Mobility and Definitive calcium studies, which are trials to improve the safety and efficacy of current devices.(continue...)

Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Story with Others

Monday, October 25, 2010
Deborah Wyrick of Luttrell had been faithful about having mammograms every year since she was 40. But at 50 years old, in the spring of 2008, she knew something was wrong.(continue...)

Cancer Catches Health Care Writer by Surprise

Monday, October 18, 2010
Health care writer Michelle Henry was caught off-guard when she was suddenly diagnosed with colon cancer.(continue...)

Battling Colorectal Cancer with Surgery

Monday, October 18, 2010
Colon cancers are the seond-leading cancer killer in the United States, and they're on the rise.(continue...)

Get a Leg Up

Monday, October 18, 2010
If you’re experiencing discomfort while walking, it could be a sign of peripheral arterial disease, or PAD.(continue...)

Certified Specialists Go Beyond Cosmetics in Treatment of Varicose Veins

Monday, October 11, 2010
Many people 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 legs again. (continue...)

Breast Cancer: 'It's Not a Death Sentence'

Friday, October 08, 2010
Following her breast cancer diagnosis, Julie Lewen found the compassionate and successful care she needed from Premier's Dr. Lytle Brown.(continue...)

William C. Gibson, MD, FACS, Joins Premier Surgical Associates

Monday, August 02, 2010
Dr. Gibson is as a general surgeon in the group's Parkwest offices. (continue...)

Thyroid and Parathyroid Not the Same

Monday, August 02, 2010
With a history of osteoporosis and arthritis, Jewell Williams of Clinton, discovered she had another contributing factor to her aches and pains. Parathyroid disease was diagnosed during a routine blood test last spring.(continue...)

Premier Surgical Associates Races for the Cure

Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Premier Surgical Associates will serve as a gold sponsor of and participate in this fall’s 14th Annual Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure.(continue...)

Premier Fights Hunger and Feeds Hope

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Premier Surgical Associates recently donated 3,338 food items to Second Harvest Food Bank through its biannual, interoffice competitive food drive.(continue...)

Premier Medical Assistant Receives State Recognition

Thursday, May 20, 2010
LeAnne Limburg of Premier Surgical Associates was named Certified Medical Assistant of the Year by the Tennessee Society of Medical Assistants (TSMA).(continue...)

Administrator's Corner: Kevin Burris

Monday, April 19, 2010
If he isn't in his office identifying and evaluating industry trends for Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, you may find Kevin Burris, CEO of Premier, out on Norris Lake.(continue...)

Premier Physician Roland B. Weast Receives Board Certification

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Roland B. Weast, M.D., general surgeon with Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, recently received his board certification from the American Board of Surgery. (continue...)

New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery Performs Area’s First Single-Site Gastric Band Procedure

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Dr. K Robert Williams of the New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery, a division of Premier Surgical Associates, is the first Knoxville-area surgeon to perform single-site laparoscopic (SSL) surgery for gastric banding. (continue...)

Foothills Weight Loss Specialists Performs First Robotically Assisted Gastric Bypass Surgery in East Tennessee

Monday, January 11, 2010
Using the latest in surgical robotic technology, Foothills Weight Loss Specialists medical director and bariatric surgeon Dr. Mark A. Colquitt recently performed the first robotically assisted, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery in East Tennessee.(continue...)

Clinically Speaking: Bariatric Surgery Takes a Team Approach to Better Health

Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Baratric surgery options have become common choices to provide better health and a longer life span for many obese patients.(continue...)

Foothills Weight Loss Specialists Earns Recertification as an ASMBS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence

Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Foothills Weight Loss Specialists has again been named an American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, which recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery and requires compliance with rigorous standards.(continue...)

Seventh Annual Fashion Show Celebrates Weight Loss Success

Friday, December 18, 2009
"This was the best decision I ever made." That was a recurring theme at a fashion show celebrating the weight loss success of 36 patients of Foothills Weight Loss Specialists.(continue...)

Premier Surgical Seeks Peripheral Artery Disease Patients for Treatment Study

Thursday, October 29, 2009
Premier Surgical Associates is seeking patients with peripheral artery disease to participate in a research study for the PROTÉGÉ EverFlex Stent system.(continue...)

Roland B. Weast, MD, Joins Premier Surgical Associates

Thursday, August 13, 2009
General surgeon Roland B. Weast, M.D., practices at Premier's St. Mary’s and St. Mary's North offices.(continue...)

Premier Now Offers LESS Surgery

Friday, July 31, 2009
Premier Surgical Associates now offers LESS (Laparo-Endoscopic Single-Site) surgery to qualified gallbladder, appendectomy, colon resection, reflux/hiatal hernia repair, splenectomy and adrenalectomy patients. (continue...)

C. Scott Callicutt, MD, Joins Premier Surgical Associates

Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Vascular surgeon C. Scott Callicutt, M.D., practices at Premier's Parkwest and St. Mary's North offices.(continue...)

Premier Surgical Sponsors 2009 Buddy’s Race Against Cancer

Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Premier Surgical Associates is proud to sponsor the 2009 Buddy's Race Against Cancer, which will be held on Sunday, Nov. 15, in Knoxville's World's Fair Park and benefits Thompson Cancer Survival Center. (continue...)

Pollock Discusses Treatment for Deep Vein Thrombosis

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Christopher W. Pollock, MD, FACS, of Premier Vein Clinics was recently featured on Parkwest Medical Center’s “Men’s Wellness Minute” discussing treatment options for deep vein thrombosis. (continue...)

New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery First in East Tennessee to Offer BLIS Insurance, Peace of Mind to Cash-pay Patients

Thursday, June 25, 2009
Dr. Stephen G. Boyce of the New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery is the first surgeon in East Tennessee to include basic BLIS insurance coverage as part of the normal program fee for cash-pay surgical weight loss patients.(continue...)

Premier Surgical Exceeds National AVF Goals and Provides Better Living for Many Patients

Thursday, May 28, 2009
An Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) is a surgical connection of an artery to a vein, usually in the forearm or arm, created in patients requiring maintenance hemodialysis. In 2008 Premier surgeon's placement of arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) was 83 percent, exceeding a national campaign goal of 66 percent.(continue...)

Premier’s New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery Adopts New Name to Reflect Positive Patient Outcomes

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Premier Advanced Laparoscopic & Weight Loss Surgical Services has changed its name to the New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery. Designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, the center has adopted this new name to more closely reflect the results patients realize following surgery.(continue...)

New Study Shows Declining Complications and Costs for Weight Loss Surgery

Thursday, May 21, 2009
Weight loss surgery patients can expect fewer complications and lower costs for obesity surgery, reported a new study by the Department of Health & Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.(continue...)

Premier Hemorrhoid Treatment Center Opens in West Knoxville

Friday, March 06, 2009
The new Premier Hemorrhoid Treatment Center offers non-surgical treatment options that make relief quick, easy and virtually pain-free.(continue...)

Premier Advanced Laparoscopic & Weight Loss Surgical Services Offers New Surgical Option For Patients

Thursday, February 26, 2009
Premier Advanced Laparoscopic & Weight Loss Surgical Services, a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, is the first weight loss surgery center in the region to offer biliary pancreatic diversion as a surgical option for its patients. (continue...)