865.306.5775 Premier Surgical Associates Menu WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GERD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD, 2021 Every year during the week of Thanksgiving, we recognize National GERD Awareness Week. GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not function correctly to keep stomach contents from refluxing up into the esophagus. Patients with GERD will then classically experience symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation, but may also […] READ MORE » Tags: Dr. Michael Antiporda, foregut surgeon, Fort Sanders Regional, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, GERD awareness, GERD Symptoms, hiatal hernia, premier surgical, stomach pain HEMORRHOID AWARENESS MONTH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 2021 Do you feel any pain or discomfort in your anal area? How about a feeling of swelling around the anus? Or do you bleed during a bowel movement? You may have hemorrhoids. A lot of people feel embarrassed having hemorrhoids, but there’s really nothing to be embarrassed about. Hemorrhoids are very common. In fact, about […] READ MORE » Tags: hemorrhoid treatments, hemorrhoids FORT SANDERS REGIONAL WELCOMES DR. WILSON TO THE TEAM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2021 From Fort Sanders Regional Health & Lifestyles Ana K. Wilson, DO, MS, has joined Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center’s surgical oncology program. She is board-certified in general surgery with special fellowship training in complex general surgery and surgical oncology. In her role at Fort Sanders Regional, Dr. Wilson will join surgical oncologists Gregory P. Midis, […] READ MORE » Tags: Ana K. Wilson, breast cancer care at premier surgical associates of knoxville, David Roife, DO, Dr. David Roife, Fort Sanders Regional, Gregory P. Midis, MD, MS, surgical oncology BREAST CANCER: PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 2021 Breast cancer continues to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. It occurs when the cells in the breast begin to grow out of control, forming a tumor that can be felt as a lump and seen on an x-ray. During this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn about breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatments […] READ MORE » Tags: breast cancdr diagnosis, breast cancer, breast cancer risks, breast cancer surgery, breast cancer treatment, Dr. Ana Wilson, Premier Surgical Associates of Knoxville, Premier Surgical Breast Cancer Team, surgical oncologist Dr. Ana Wilson DON’T LET YOUR HEMORRHOIDS SPOOK YOU! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 2021 When people hear about hemorrhoids, some may think it only happens to a select group of people. However, you may be surprised to know that hemorrhoids are more common than you think. It is estimated that about 1 in 20 Americans suffer from hemorrhoids, and it’s not a condition that only affects your grandparents. People […] READ MORE » Tags: hemorrhoid, hemorrhoid removal, Hemorrhoid Treatment MEET DR. ANA WILSON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2021 Premier Surgical Associates of Knoxville, TN, is glad to welcome another member to our team – Dr. Ana K. Wilson. Dr. Wilson is a new Surgical Oncologist with Premier Surgical at Fort Sanders Regional in Knoxville, TN. Let’s get to know her more in this interview. How did you get into Medicine? “I’ve always been […] READ MORE » Tags: breast cancer, Dr. Ana K. Wilson, Dr. Ana Wilson, endocrine, Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, Premier Surgical at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, skin cancer, skin cancers, surgical oncologist, Surgical Oncologist with Premier Surgical, surgical oncology KNOW YOUR RISK: RADIOLOGIST UNDERGOES BREAST CANCER TREATMENT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 2021 Parkwest Health & Lifestyles Lindsay Luttrell, MD, is a Knoxville radiologist who reviews and interprets diagnostic imaging tests such as CTs, X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds and mammograms. She often helps her patients understand the results and implications of their imaging tests. Dr. Luttrell has practiced general radiology for a decade. She is also a runner, cyclist, […] READ MORE » Tags: breast cancer, breast screening, Dr. William Gibson, lumpectomy, mammogram, mastectomy, parkwest medical center, premier surgical EXCELLENT CARE, JUST DOWN THE ROAD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2021 News From Fort Sanders Regional Health & Lifestyles Army Veteran Undergoes Colon Cancer Surgery Close to Home at Fort Sanders Regional During the Vietnam War in the 1960s, Charles Burnett served one year of active combat duty. Today, the U.S. Army veteran is retired and enjoys life with his wife and family on his 99-acre […] READ MORE » Tags: colorectal cancer, Dr. Greg Midis, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, honoring our veterans, Premier Surgical at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, surgical oncologist, veteran undergoes colon cancer surgery MEET DR. SUNG LEE! TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2021 From hemorrhoids to rectal and bowel diseases, Premier Surgical Associates of Knoxville and Cleveland, TN has a team of specialists who can help you. Our colorectal surgical team is growing and we’re happy to welcome Dr. Sung Lee! Dr. Lee is one of our Colon and Rectal surgeons at our Premier Surgical Fort Sanders Regional […] READ MORE » Tags: Colon and Rectal, colorectal cancer surgery, Dr. Sung Lee, general surgeon, general surgery, premier surgical OTC HEMORRHOID TREATMENTS – DO THEY WORK? TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2021 They swell, itch, and feel very uncomfortable. Hemorrhoids are one of those things that rarely become life-threatening, but are very hard to ignore. Caused by the increase of pressure in the rectal area, hemorrhoids can develop as a result of constant straining during bowel movements, pregnancy, and obesity. 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