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Ask The Surgeon
Pancreatic Cancer Surgery: Care and Understanding
Thoughts and Advice from a Pancreatic Cancer Surgeon Pancreatic [...]
Surgical Expertise for Advanced Stage Melanoma
Did you know that one in five Americans will [...]
Lymphedema Q & A with USA Breast Cancer Surgeon Dr. Beth Snell
March is Lymphedema Awareness Month. Lymphedema is a condition [...]
5 Points to Ponder about Melanoma
5 Points to Ponder about Melanoma [...]
Colorectal Health
What Do Hemorrhoids Feel Like? Learn the Signs and How to Find Relief
Hemorrhoids are something you don’t hear talked about much [...]
What is a J-Pouch and How Does it Work?
The most common reason for people to need a [...]
Why Does It Hurt to Poop? Ask a Colorectal Surgeon
If you’re wondering why does it hurt to poop, a [...]
Addison Spruell
Nurse Practitioner
R. Addison Spruell, DNP FNP-BC [...]
Health Tips
Do Hernias Require Surgery? Help and Guidance for Patients
Reports estimate that more than 20 million hernias are treated [...]
Obesity and Surgery – A Dangerous Combination
Medical surgical procedures can be life-saving. But remember, even [...]
Could That Pain be a Hernia?
Understand Your Options at the USA Hernia Center [...]
Melanoma – The Most Deadly Skin Cancer
DID YOU KNOW THAT SKIN CANCER IS THE MOST [...]
Pediatric Health
Meatal Stenosis – What Parents Need to Know
USA Pediatric Surgeon Lisa Smith answers common questions about [...]
Specialized Care for Hirschsprung Disease
Learn more about this complex colorectal disorder that affects [...]
Is Pectus Excavatum Surgery Worth it?
Discover the benefits of pectus excavatum surgery from Lisa [...]
Preparing for Surgery
Obesity and Surgery – A Dangerous Combination
Medical surgical procedures can be life-saving. But remember, even [...]
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy: Peace of Mind in Uncertain Times
When something’s not right on your mammogram, finding timely [...]
Preparing Your Body to Heal
NUTRITION BEFORE SURGERY Your doctor wants you to recover [...]
Surgical Innovations
TCAR: A Safer Way to Prevent Stroke
Every year, 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke, [...]
Specialized Care for Hirschsprung Disease
Learn more about this complex colorectal disorder that affects [...]
Chest Wall Reconstruction Surgery
Pectacular - Comprehensive, Patient-Centered Care for Chest Wall Deformities [...]
USA News
University Surgical Associates Celebrates 50 Years of Serving the Chattanooga Region
This year marks University Surgical Associates’ (USA) 50th anniversary. [...]
My USA Experience: Gallbladder Surgery
Ringgold business owner gets back to her children’s boutique [...]
USA Prosthetics
Collaboration and Care: Randy Plank Shares His Limb Loss Story
Apison, Tennessee native Randy Plank loved to be outside [...]
Walking Into the Future
Nichole Holdorph tells her story of help, hope and [...]
Vascular Health
New AV Fistula Creation Option for Chattanooga Dialysis Patients
Chattanooga dialysis patients have a new, innovative alternative to [...]
The Diabetic Foot Crisis
AS LIFE-THREATENING AS A HEART ATTACK OR STROKE Diabetes [...]
Do You Need Compression Socks?
Have you ever considered wearing compression socks? If they [...]
