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Gallbladder Disease: Signs and Symptoms
Your gallbladder may be small (only about four inches), but it plays a vital role in digestion. Located just under the liver, the gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver. Responding to certain signals, the gallbladder squeezes the stored bile into the small...
Men Can Get Injectables (Botox) and Fillers Too!
Skincare and aesthetic treatments are often associated with women. However, in recent years, we’ve seen a growing number of men, one of the fastest-growing groups, paying more attention to their skincare and appearance overall. And hence, men are increasingly getting...
Protect Your Skin This Summer!
Spending time outdoors especially after months of being cooped up can be fun and exciting! However, the physicians of Premier Surgical would like to remind you that with fun and in the sun comes the responsibility of protecting your skin. Your skin is the largest...
What’s a Mommy Makeover?
Many women consider childbirth as one of the most amazing things that have ever happened to their lives. While this is certainly one of life’s amazing miracles, it can change a woman’s body in so many ways. Our team at Premier Surgical Plastic Surgery in Knoxville...
Sevierville Woman Back in the Garden After Robotic-Assisted Surgery
From Fort Sanders Regional Health & Lifestyles Jean Beam of Sevierville thought she just had acid reflux. She knew this was probably a side effect from a hiatal hernia that she’d had for years, but one day she began vomiting non-stop, prompting a visit to her...
Meet Dr. David Roife
At Premier Surgical Associates of Knoxville and Cleveland, TN, we take pride in the quality of care we provide to our patients. We are proud of our experienced, board-certified surgeons who share the same values and vision that we have. We are very happy to...
Men Get Hemorrhoids Too!
All of us have the potential to develop hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids develop from the little blood vessels or veins in the anal area that serve as water balloons inside the rectum, helping us control our bowel movements. When the little veins in your anal area become...
Meet Our Nurse Injector, Caity
Premier Surgical Plastic Surgery in Knoxville continually strives to provide the best care for our patient’s needs. We are very happy to be joined by another well-experienced member in our team: our nurse injector and Nurse Practitioner, Caity. Let’s get to know her...
How to Prepare for Your Surgery
How you prepare for your upcoming surgery can impact its outcome. The physicians of Premier Surgical in Knoxville and Cleveland, TN, want you to know that you can increase your chances of a successful outcome by preparing in the days or weeks before your scheduled...
Gallbladder Surgery and Removal: What to Expect
Your gallbladder plays a vital role in your digestion. This small, pouch-like organ located in the upper right side of your abdomen is responsible for collecting and storing bile. Bile is a fluid produced by the liver that helps in breaking down fats. If you develop a...