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3 Things You May Not Know About Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are a common and uncomfortable ailment that affect many people. Although it is a condition that is often kept private, hemorrhoids are more prevalent than you might think. In fact, it's estimated that up to 75% of people will experience hemorrhoids at some...
Hernia Removal at Premier Surgical Associates
Hernia Removal at Premier Surgical AssociatesHernias can be a painful and uncomfortable condition that can interfere with your daily life. At Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, Cleveland, and Johnson City, TN, our surgeons understand the impact that a hernia...
Anal Skin Tags: What are they?
Anal Skin Tags: What are they?If you've noticed small, fleshy growths around your anus, you may be experiencing anal skin tags. While these growths can be alarming, they are generally benign and don't pose any significant health risks. Here are key things to know...
Protect Your Skin: Expert Tips from Premier Surgical Associates
May is Skin Cancer Prevention Month, and it's the perfect time to learn how to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. At Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, Johnson City, and Cleveland TN, we are committed to helping our patients achieve and maintain...
Surgery “Game Plan” Leads to Successful Appendectomy Recovery
News form Parkwest Healthy LIfestyles Last December, Lisa Dockery of Knoxville, woke up with stomach cramps that she had never felt before. After a trip to the emergency department at Parkwest Medical Center, she discovered she had appendicitis and underwent emergency...
How to Eliminate Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are a common condition that can be very uncomfortable and painful. They occur when the veins in the rectum or anus become swollen and inflamed. While there are several ways to manage the symptoms of hemorrhoids, the only way to eliminate them completely is...
Bowel Cancer: Signs and Symptoms
Know the Signs and Symptoms of Bowel Cancer April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness about the third most common cancer worldwide. According to the American Cancer Society, bowel cancer affects more than 100,000 people in...
Dr. Edwards Moves to Office-Based General Surgery
Premier General Surgeon Norma Edwards, MD, FACS, has transitioned to an office-based practice and is now accepting patient referrals at the Premier Surgical Parkwest office in Knoxville, TN. Since joining Premier Surgical in 2017, Dr. Edwards has been a dedicated...
Pregnant with Hemorrhoids: What to Do
Pregnant with Hemorrhoids: What to Do Hemorrhoids are common among men and women, and they can appear at any time. For moms-to-be, hemorrhoids develop during the third trimester, around the 28th week. They itch and bleed and can cause a great deal of stress, but the...
Premier Surgical Welcomes New CEO
Premier Surgical Associates has named Jay Rom, MBA, CPA, as Chief Executive Officer. Rom has more than three decades of experience as a healthcare executive serving in CFO, COO, and CEO roles for a variety of primary care, cardiology, radiology and urology physician...