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

NEWS

• Meet 40 Under 40 Honoree Dr. Jessica Vinsant
• Dr. Vinsant Awarded Hidden Scar Breast Certification
• Is Breast Cancer Genetic Testing Right for You?
• Lumps, Bumps & Lesions: When should they be surgically removed?
• Jessica L. Vinsant, MD, Joins Premier Surgical

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!

K. Robert Williams Jr, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Dr. K. Robert Williams, Jr. is a general and bariatric surgeon with Premier Surgical Associates and New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Williams is the Medical Director of the Parkwest Center for Bariatric Surgery, performing weight loss surgery procedures such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and duoedenal switch. He also specializes in minimally invasive general surgery procedures surgeries including cholecystectomy, appendectomy and hernia repair. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Baritric Surgery. Dr. Williams joined Premier Surgical in 2006.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• BS: University of Virginia, Charlottesville
• MD: University of Virginia, Charlottesville
• Residency: General Surgery, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore
• Fellowship: Bariatric Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
• Board Certified: General Surgery, American Board of Surgery
• Member: Fellow, American College of Surgeons; Fellow, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• Recognition: Robotic Surgery, Credentialed using the da Vinci® Surgical System
• Joined Premier Surgical: 2006

SPECIALTIES

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

OFFICE LOCATION

New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery
Parkwest Medical Center
Physicians Plaza
9330 Park West Boulevard, Suite 508
Knoxville, TN 37923
865.694.9676

CONSIDERING WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY?

Learn about your options and whether you’re a candidate by viewing Dr. Williams’ FREE online bariatric seminar.

ONLINE SEMINAR

Watch the Seminar by clicking the button below and completing the registration form. Log in using a Chrome, FireFox or Safari browser. The video is 25 minutes long. After completing the seminar, please contact the New Life office at (865) 694-9676 to confirm that we have received your registration information.

PATIENT COMMENTS

• “Dr. Williams and his staff are simply amazing!”
• “It was the easiest and most comfortable surgical experience I’ve ever had. Thank you!”
• “This is a wonderful office. Everyone goes above and beyond to make sure you understand everything. I’m very pleased with my care.”
• “Dr. Williams was very helpful. He made me feel like he was glad to explain in detail the surgery plan to get rid of my diabetes.”

VIDEOS

Meet Dr. Williams!

NEWS

• Complex Surgery Helps East TN Man Lose 100+ Pounds
• Tazewell First Responder Loses 150 Pounds After Bariatric Surgery
• How Bariatric Surgery Can Transform Your Life
• Woman Steps into New Life Following Bariatric Surgery
• Questions to Ask your Bariatric Surgeon
• Parkwest Opens Center for Bariatric Surgery
• Dr. Williams Leads Parkwest Center for Bariatric Surgery

Did you know we offer flat-fee pricing for select Gallbladder and Hernia procedures? Visit our Premier Surgery Packages website for more information.