865.306.5775 Premier Surgical Associates Menu LOCATIONS FORT SANDERS REGIONAL 1819 Clinch Avenue, Suite 200 Knoxville, TN 37916 865.524.3695 FORT SANDERS SURGEONS Michael A. Antiporda, MD Board Certified: General Surgery Fellowship: Advanced GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery Michael D. Kropilak, MD, FACS Board Certified:General and Vascular Surgery Fellowship:Vascular Surgery Sung G. Lee, MD Board Certified: General Surgery Board Eligible: Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship: Colon and Rectal Surgery Gregory P. Midis, MD, FACS Board Certified: General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowships: Surgical Oncology, Colon and Rectal Surgery David Roife, MD Board Certified: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology Fellowship: Surgical Oncology Joseph B. Thurman, MD, FACS Board Certified: General Surgery Ana Wilson, DO Board Certified: General Surgery Board Eligible: Surgical Oncology Fellowship: Surgical Oncology TENNOVA NORTH KNOXVILLE 7714 Conner Road, Suite 103 Powell, TN 37849 865.938.8121 PREMIER NORTH KNOXVILLE SURGEONS David J. Harrell, MD, FACS Board Certified: General Surgery Fellowship: Surgical Endoscopy and Therapeutic ERCP Frequently Asked Questions After Surgery David G. Schutter, MD Board Certified: General Surgery Fellowship: Advanced GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery Jessica L. Vinsant, MD Board Certified: General Surgery Roland B. Weast, MD, FACS Board Certified: General Surgery Frequently Asked Questions After Surgery PARKWEST 9430 Park West Boulevard, Suite 310 Knoxville, TN 37923 865.690.5263 PARKWEST SURGEONS Willard B. Campbell, MD, FACS Board Certified: General Surgery Norma M. Edwards, MD, FACS Board Certified: General Surgery William C. Gibson, MD, FACS Board Certified: General Surgery Frequently Asked Questions After Surgery Michael E. Kelly, MD, FACS Board Certified: General Surgery Fellowship: Advanced GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery Kristopher B. Williams, MD, FACS Board Certified: General Surgery Fellowship: Minimally Invasive Surgery K. Robert Williams, Jr., MD, FACS, FASMBS Board Certified: General Surgery Fellowship: Bariatric Surgery TURKEY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER 10810 Parkside Drive, Physicians Plaza 1, Suite 310 Knoxville, TN 37934 865.306.5829 J. Randolph Reisser, MD, FACS Board Certified: General and Vascular Surgery Fellowship: Peripheral Vascular Surgery PREMIER SURGICAL CLEVELAND 2275 Chambliss Ave. NW, Suite D Cleveland, TN 37311 423.472.5423 PREMIER CLEVELAND SURGEONS Shannon P. Beierle, MD Board Certified: General Surgery Jason L. Dunn, MD, FACS Board Certified: General Surgery Eston K. Wenger, MD, FACS Board Certified: General Surgery Joshua A. Worthington, MD Board Certified: General Surgery Download our ebook for helpful tips on planning for your general surgery. View General Surgeons Brochure GENERAL SURGERY General surgeons perform procedures to treat a wide range of common conditions and diseases of the body, especially in the torso region. They are responsible for management of their patient’s care before, during and after surgery. Premier Surgical’s surgeons are all certified by the American Board of Surgery. General Surgery procedures we commonly perform include: Alimentary Tract (Esophagus, stomach, small and large bowel) Abdomen (Diaphragm, biliary tract, liver, pancreas, spleen) Appendectomy (Appendix removal) Breast Surgery Cholecytectomy (Gallbladder removal) Colorectal Surgery Endocrine (Thyroid, parathyroid glands, and adrenal glands) Hernia Repair Skin & Soft Tissue Vascular system (Arteries and veins of the circulatory system) Surgical Oncology LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY General surgery procedures are open performed laparoscopically, using small incisions and a lighted camera tube (laparoscope) to view the organs. This minimally-invasive approach often means less pain and a quicker recovery time for patients. Approximately 90 percent of cholecystecomies (gallbladder removals) in the United states are performed laparoscopically. If a patient is not a candidate for minimally invasive surgery, an open or “traditional” approach with a scalpel may be used. The type of technique used depends factors including the physical condition of the patient, and the location and size of the surgery site. PATIENT RESOURCES Download Patient Education from the American College of Surgeons: Appendectomy – Surgical Removal of the Appendix Cholecystectomy – Surgical Removal of the Gallbladder Quit Smoking Before Your Operation NEWS Surgery Relieves Rare Swallowing Disorder VIDEO Preparing for Surgery Tips Video Player 00:00 01:04 Laparoscopic Surgery Video Player 00:00 01:00 SURGICAL SPECIALTIES Our surgeons have specialized skills and knowledge in diverse areas. We are equipped to provide patients with the best options for comprehensive, state-of-the-art care. surgery specialties CAN’T FIND YOUR PROCEDURE? 865.306.5775 SOCIALIZE Knoxville web design and hosting by Slamdot. All content Copyright © 2021, Premier Surgical Associates. 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