Premier Surgeon Discovers Source of Patient’s Mystery Pain
Tuesday, November 15th, 2022
Mandy Pollack of Knoxville lived with a searing pain in her abdomen for 23 years. “I was limited with strenuous activities because if I used my abs too much, the pain was unbearable and could last for days or weeks. My obliques would also cramp.” The 41-year old suspected that a non-dissolvable suture used during […]
Read More »Healthy Skin Month
Thursday, November 10th, 2022
Healthy Skin Month Healthy Skin Month is the best time to start the conversation about your skin needs with your doctor. Often, life gets in the way, and we put off taking care of our skin for too long. Yet, this November, it may be time to think about the simple and effective solutions that […]
Read More »Outpatient Bariatric Surgery at Premier SC
Tuesday, October 25th, 2022
Outpatient Bariatric Surgery at Premier Surgery Center Bariatric surgery is the only effective, long term treatment for severe obesity. The Premier Surgery Center in Knoxville, TN now offers self-pay outpatient Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy involves surgically removing approximately 85% of the stomach, resulting in a new stomach roughly the size and shape of […]
Read More »Gallbladder Removal Surgery
Tuesday, September 27th, 2022
Gallbladder Removal Surgery Gallbladder removal surgery, a procedure called a cholecystectomy, removes the gallbladder, which is an organ located just below the liver on the upper right side of your abdomen. This is the area of the body that collects and stores bile that’s produced by the liver. When Does a Gallbladder Removal Surgery Need […]
Read More »Why Choose a Surgery Center?
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022
Why Choose a Surgery Center? Since opening their doors decades ago, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) have become a popular option for having certain outpatient surgeries done. In the United States there’s a growing demand for procedures done in ASCs because of the following: • Convenience Surgeries are oftentimes stressful for many patients. Aside from the […]
Read More »Bariatric Surgery at Premier Surgical Surgery Center
Thursday, August 4th, 2022
Bariatric Surgery at Premier Surgical Surgery Center Bariatric Surgery now offered at Premier Surgical Surgery Center in Knoxville The National Institutes of Health recognizes weight loss surgery as the only long-lasting treatment of morbid obesity. Patients with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 may qualify for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The gastric sleeve procedure […]
Read More »We Now Accept Insurance at Premier Surgery Center
Friday, July 22nd, 2022
We Now Accept Insurance at Premier Surgery Center Premier Surgery Center in Knoxville is now in-network with the majority of the insurance carriers in the East Tennessee area. If you’re having a procedure performed at Premier Surgery Center, we suggest that you call your insurance company to verify that our surgeon is a participating provider […]
Read More »Preparing for Your Outpatient Surgery
Friday, July 1st, 2022
Preparing for Your Outpatient Surgery Outpatient surgery, also referred to as same-day or ambulatory surgery, is an excellent alternative for qualifying patients. Not only do patients have the convenience of recovering in their own homes, but outpatient procedures are less costly than inpatient surgeries. The team at Premier Surgical Surgery Center in Knoxville offers a […]
Read More »What is an Ambulatory Surgery Treatment Center?
Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
What is an Ambulatory Surgery Treatment Center? Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are health care facilities that provide same-day surgical care. ASCs were created by physicians who saw opportunities to establish a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to inpatient surgical care. ASCs are regulated by the federal government to ensure patient safety and staffed with surgeons who are […]
Read More »No insurance? No problem.
Friday, May 27th, 2022
No insurance? No problem. Does the lack of insurance keep you from getting the surgery you need? Our physicians at the Premier Surgery Center in Knoxville, TN, have a solution for you. We offer one-price outpatient surgery packages for patients with high deductibles or no insurance who still want excellent surgical care at an affordable […]
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