North Knoxville - Premier Surgical https://www.premiersurgical.com Premier Surgical Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:51:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 https://www.premiersurgical.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-PSA_Star_Fav-32x32.png North Knoxville - Premier Surgical https://www.premiersurgical.com 32 32 202253197 JOSH HAMILTON, MD, MPH, FACS https://www.premiersurgical.com/physicians/josh-hamilton-md-mph-facs/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:11:35 +0000 https://www.premiersurgical.com/?post_type=project&p=24137

Josh Hamilton, MD, MPH, FACS

Dr. Josh Hamilton is a general surgeon with Premier Surgical Associates in North Knoxville, TN. Dr. Hamilton, a native Texan, has practiced medicine in both Texas and Arizona. A primary clinical interest of his is the treatment of breast cancer. Recognizing the complexities of modern cancer care, he dedicates time to ensuring that his patients are well-informed about their treatment options and that all their questions are thoroughly addressed.

Dr. Hamilton values collaboration with other cancer specialists to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique circumstances. In addition to his expertise in breast cancer care, he has extensive experience in general surgery, including hernia repairs and gallbladder disease, often utilizing minimally invasive techniques to promote quicker recoveries. With a Master’s in Public Health, Dr. Hamilton prioritizes providing surgical recommendations that emphasize cost-effectiveness and value-based best practices. He performs procedures at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center and Premier Surgery Center on Papermill Drive and joined Premier Surgical in 2024.

 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
  • BS: Texas A&M University, College Station
  • MD: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
  • Residency: General Surgery, Phoenix Intergrated Surgical Residency, Arizona
  • Master of Public Health: Healthcare Management, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, Texas
  • Board Certified: General Surgery, American College of Surgeons
  • Member: Fellow, American College of Surgeons; American Society of Breast Surgeons
  • Joined Premier Surgical: 2024
SPECIALTIES

Breast cancer; Benign breast conditions; Breast cancer risk assessment; Inguinal hernias; Umbilical and Ventral hernias; Minimally invasive surgery; Gallbladder disease; Skin cancer; Benign soft tissue tumors; Portacath insertion; Emergency general surgery

LOCATION

North Knoxville Medical Center
7714 Conner Road, Suites 103 & 104
Powell, TN 37849
865.938.8121

Premier Surgical Papermill
6408 Papermill Drive, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 37919

 

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DAVID J. HARRELL, MD, FACS https://www.premiersurgical.com/physicians/david-j-harrell-md-facs/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:56:49 +0000 http://premiersurgical.slamdotpreview.com/?post_type=project&p=15482

David J. Harrell, MD, FACS

Dr. David Harrell is a general surgeon with the Premier Surgical North Knoxville office. He specializes in minimally invasive surgeries for acid reflux, gall bladder disease, hernia repair, thyroid disease and other general surgeries. He is a member of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Harrell performs surgeries at North Knoxville Medical Center and Premier Surgery Center. He joined Premier Surgical in 2001.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
  • BS: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
  • MD: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
  • Residency: General Surgery, University of Louisville, Kentucky
  • Fellowship: Surgical Endoscopy & Therapeutic ERCP, University of Louisville, Kentucky
  • Board Certified: General Surgery, American Board of Surgery
  • Member: Fellow of American College of Surgeons; Active Member American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons
  • Positions Held: Tennova Department of Surgery Chairman  2013-2017, Tennova Metro Chief of Staff 2020
  • Recognition: Credentialed using the da Vinci® Surgical System,  Cityview Magazine’s “Top Docs” 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
  • Joined Premier Surgical: 2001, following 1997-2001 practice in Kingsport, Tennessee
SPECIALTIES

Acid Reflux SurgeryColon and Rectal SurgeryGeneral Surgery,  Pancreatic Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, Robotically-Assisted Surgery

OFFICE LOCATION

North Knoxville Medical Center
7714 Conner Road, Suites 103 & 104
Powell, TN 37849
865.938.8121

Premier Surgical Papermill
6408 Papermill Drive, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 37919

PATIENT FEEDBACK
  • “Dr. David Harrell, he was kind, considerate and listened intently to my complain and was so through with his exam that he did it in 3 different positions to make sure that he was feeling the complete nodule. Thank you, Dr. Harrell.”
  • “Dr. Harrell was great. Could not have ask for a better experience.”
  • “Dr. Harrell was wonderful!”
  • “Dr. Harrell and all staff members exceeded my expectations.”
VIDEOS
Meet Dr. Harrell
See an inside view of a Ventral Hernia Repair performed by Dr. Harrell with a da Vinci robotic surgical system. Video courtesy of Intuitive Surgical.
Colectomy is a surgery to remove part of all of the colon. It may be performed for patients with a colon cancer, Crohn’s Disease, diverticulitis or other conditions. Here’s an inside view as Dr. Harrell performs a robotic Sigmoid Colectomy using the da Vinci surgical system by Intuitive.
Nissen fundoplication is a surgical procedure to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia. In this procedure, the surgeon wraps the top of the stomach around the lower esophagus. This reinforces the lower esophageal sphincter, making it less likely that acid will back up in the esophagus. In this video Dr. Harrell performs a robotic nissen fundoplictaion using the daVinci Xi system. Click box to view.

 

Dr. Harrell explores surgical treatment options for GERD on this episode of Doc Talk, produced by the Knoxville Academy of Medicine.
Dr. Harrell explains the benefits of the Premier Surgical Surgery Center on the Swain Event show.
* Did you know we offer flat-fee packages for select Gallbladder and Hernia procedures? Visit our Premier Surgery Packages website to learn more.

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DAVID G. SCHUTTER, MD, FACS https://www.premiersurgical.com/physicians/david-g-schutter-md/ Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:54:55 +0000 http://premiersurgical.slamdotpreview.com/?post_type=project&p=15695

David G. Schutter, MD, FACS

Dr. David Schutter is a board-certified general surgeon with the Premier Surgical office in North Knoxville. Recognized as one of the “Top Docs” by Knoxville’s Cityview magazine, Dr. Schutter has specialized training and expertise in treating Foregut conditions, Colon, biliary, adrenal, spleen, gastric, rectal, hernia, abdominal wall reconstruction, and other General Surgical conditions via robotic and laparoscopic technologies. He performs surgeries at North Knoxville Medical Center and Premier Surgery Center.

Dr. Schutter graduated from the University of Nebraska with a B.S. in Psychology and Biochemistry and then the University of Kansas School of Medicine for medical school. He completed his residency in general surgery at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine. He then went on to complete a Minimally Invasive Surgery fellowship specializing in Advanced GI surgery including robotic and laparoscopic foregut, colon, adrenal, gastric, kidney, biliary, complex abdominal wall reconstruction, and general surgery in Tacoma, Washington. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Schutter joined Premier Surgical Associates in 2020.

 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
  • BS: University of Nebraska
  • MD: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City
  • Residency: General Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo
  • Fellowship: Advanced Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery, St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington
  • Board Certified: General Surgery
  • Member: Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • Recognition: Cityview magazine’s “Top Docs” 2024
  • Joined Premier Surgical: 2020
SPECIALTIES

General Surgery, Gerd, Acid Reflux, Gall Bladder Removal, Hernia Repair, Complex Hernia Repair, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery

LOCATIONS

North Knoxville Medical Center
7714 Conner Road, Suites 103 & 104
Powell, TN 37849
865.938.8121

Premier Surgical Papermill
6408 Papermill Drive, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 37919

VIDEOS
Meet Dr. Schutter!
Benefits of Premier Surgical Surgery Center

Premier General Surgeon Dr. David Schutter explains how having an outpatient procedure at a Surgery Center, can result in the same excellent care at a more affordable price in this episode of “Living East Tennessee” on WATE TV-6.

Bikini Cholecystecomy

Gallbladder removal is one of the safest and most common procedures performed in the U.S. But, having gallbladder surgery doesn’t mean you can’t show off your tummy! Dr. Schutter explains the “Bikini Cholecystectomy” technique on this episode of “Living East Tennessee” on WATE TV-6.

Robotically-Assisted Hernia Repair

A robot repairing a hernia? Dr. Schutter explains the benefits of robotic hernia surgery in this segment that aired on “Living East Tennessee” on WATE TV-6.

Gallbladder Removal

Most people don’t pay much attention to their gallbladder until it starts causing trouble. However, when there is a problem, it can be quite painful and require immediate action. In this episode of Knoxville Medicine’s Doc Talk, host Rob Page, MD talks with General Surgeon David Schutter, MD of Premier Surgical about the newest innovations and procedures available to treat the Gallbladder.

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JESSICA L. VINSANT, MD, FACS https://www.premiersurgical.com/physicians/jessica-l-vinsant-md-facs/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:48:37 +0000 http://premiersurgical.slamdotpreview.com/?post_type=project&p=15719

Jessica L. Vinsant, MD, FACS

Dr. Jessica Vinsant is a general surgeon with the Premier Surgical office in North Knoxville, TN. She specializes in minimally invasive surgeries for breast cancer surgery and skin lump removal. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is certified in Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery techniques. Dr. Vinsant joined Premier Surgical in 2014.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
  • BS: Syracuse University, New York
  • MD: Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
  • Residency: General Surgery, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, Tennessee
  • Board Certified: General Surgery
  • Member: Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • Certification: Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Honors: Tennova Healthcare Physician of the Year 2017; Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Humanitarian of the Year 2019
  • Positions Held: Tennova Surgery Department Chair; Medical Director of Tennova Breast Program, 2016-present; Cancer Support Community of East TN Board of Directors 2017 – present; Komen Knoxville Board Member 2017-2019
  • Recognition: Knoxville Business Journal “40 Under 40” Class of 2020; Cityview Magazine “Top Docs” 2020
  • Joined Premier Surgical: 2014
SPECIALTIES

General Surgery, Breast Cancer Surgery

Dr. Vinsant is Certified in Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery.  Visit www.breastcancersurgery.com  to learn more about your breast surgery options and the benefits of Hidden Scar techniques.

LOCATIONS

North Knoxville Medical Center
7714 Conner Road, Suites 103 & 104
Powell, TN 37849
865.938.8121

Turkey Creek Medical Center
10810 Parkside Drive
Physicians Plaza 1, Suite G9
Knoxville, TN 37934

PATIENT FEEDBACK
  • “Dr. Jessica Vinsant performed surgery on me. She is one of the most friendly, but professional doctors I’ve ever met. She actually came and got me from the waiting room with the nurse and helped me roll my bed into surgery.”
  • “Dr. Vinsant and Teresa, Dr. Vinsant’s Nurse, were very pleasant, very professional, and answered questions willingly; responded to phone calls promptly.”
  • “Dr. Vinsant did an amazing job!”
  • “I have nothing but great things to say about Dr. Vinsant and her nurse. They treated me with kindness and listened to my concerns. They answered all my questions. Super doctor and nurse. I will definitely refer anyone I know to Dr. Vinsant.”
  • “She has a wonderful bedside manner and caring personality.”
  • “I couldn’t have asked for better care, everyone was great. Their care went beyond the office. I received a beautiful card of encouragement from Dr. Vinsant and her nurse after having my surgery. This gesture was greatly appreciated.”
FROM DR. VINSANT:

“I enjoy working with patient to develop a personalized plan that provides good surgical control of the disease, while still honoring the desires and goals of the patient. This is usually a challenging time and I strive to make it less overwhelming.”

VIDEOS

Meet Dr. Vinsant

PREMIER BREAST CANCER TEAM

Premier Surgical’s has a team of surgeons dedicated to Breast Cancer Care. Our individual approach includes the entire breast cancer journey from diagnosis, to surgical treatment, to reconstruction. Check out this video to learn more!

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ROLAND B. WEAST, MD, FACS https://www.premiersurgical.com/physicians/roland-b-weast-md-facs/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:10:47 +0000 http://premiersurgical.slamdotpreview.com/?post_type=project&p=15726

Roland B. Weast, MD, FACS

Dr. Roland Weast is a general surgeon with Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, TN. He specializes in a minimally-invasive and robotic surgery for gallbladder, hernia, colon, and acid reflux and other conditions.  He operates at North Knoxville Medical Center and Premier Surgery Center. Dr. Weast is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He joined Premier Surgical in 2009.

 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
  • BS: University of Kansas, Lawrence
  • MD: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City
  • Residency: General Surgery, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington
  • Board Certified: General Surgery, American Board of Surgery
  • Member: Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • Recognition: Robotic Surgery, Credentialed using the da Vinci® Surgical System
  • Joined Premier Surgical: 2009
LOCATION

North Knoxville Medical Center
7714 Conner Road, Suites 103 & 104
Powell, TN 37849
865.938.8121

Premier Surgical Papermill
6408 Papermill Drive, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 37919

PATIENT FEEDBACK
  • “Dr. Weast and his staff took excellent care of me during and after my surgery. Called next day to make sure I was
    doing O.K.. Ask if I needed anything or need any questions answered or had any other concerns.”
  • “Dr. Weast was very helpful answering my questions and concerns and scheduled my surgery quickly.”
  • “Dr. Weast is an excellent physician.”
  • “Dr. Weast and his nurse were great. Could not have asked for a better team.”
Did you know we offer flat-fee packages for select Gallbladder and Hernia procedures? Visit our Premier Surgery Packages website to learn more.

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