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 »Gallbladder Removal Surgery at Premier Surgery Center
Monday, May 9th, 2022
Gallbladder Removal Surgery at Premier Surgery Center The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ under the liver. It stores bile and helps your body break down and digest fats. Twenty million Americans have gallbladder disease. If you are obese, have a family history, and are over age 60, you are at a higher risk of […]
Read More »Hernia Repair Surgery at Premier Surgery Center
Wednesday, April 13th, 2022
Hernia Repair Surgery at Premier Surgery Center If you are feeling an aching pain in your belly or groin, you could have a hernia. A hernia occurs when an internal organ or body part protrudes through a muscle wall or tissue that normally contains it. It can happen as a result of a weakened muscle, […]
Read More »Expanded Premier Surgery Center Opens
Wednesday, April 6th, 2022
Premier Surgical physicians, staff and Covenant Health officials celebrate the re-opening of the expanded Premier Surgery Center in Knoxville. The facility features three operating suites, a new family waiting room and patient check-in office, a new sterile processing chamber, as well as an eight-bed pre and post-operative patient holding area. The Center is a joint […]
Read More »Save Money with a Surgery Package
Friday, March 11th, 2022
Save Money with a Surgery Package Having any surgery can be extremely stressful. Of course, you’re concerned about your health, the outcome, and the potential time off work, but also the financial impact. If you have a high-deductible health insurance plan (HDHP), we understand the importance of planning ahead for medical costs not covered – […]
Read More »How to Prepare for Surgery
Monday, March 30th, 2020
How to Prepare for Surgery If your condition worsens or does not improve with medication, your healthcare provider may recommend that you undergo surgery. Most surgical procedures require some preparation on your part. Depending on the type of procedure you are having, this may be done days or weeks before your scheduled surgery. Randy Smith, […]
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