by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Aug 24, 2026 | News, Physicians, Vascular Disease
Meet Dr. Andrew Kropilak: Vascular Surgeon Serving Knoxville and East Tennessee Andrew D. Kropilak, MD, RPVI, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained vascular surgeon with Premier Surgical Vascular & Vein Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He specializes in the...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)
3 Things You Should Know About Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm An abdominal aortic aneurysm, often called an AAA, is a bulge or weakening in the wall of the aorta, the body’s largest artery, as it passes through the abdomen. Because the aorta carries blood from the heart to...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Jun 25, 2026 | Limb Salvage, Uncategorized, Vascular Disease
Saving Limbs and Lives in Knoxville, TN When Shana, an East Tennessee woman, suddenly lost feeling in her toes and could no longer detect a pulse in her foot, she knew something was seriously wrong. What began as a frightening and uncertain situation quickly became...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Jun 14, 2026 | Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE): A Minimally Invasive Alternative for Chronic Knee Pain Relief Millions of Americans struggle with chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, inflammation, and degenerative joint disease. For many, everyday activities like walking,...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | May 19, 2026 | Carotid Artery Disease, News, Vascular Disease
May is National Stroke Awareness Month: Understanding Carotid Artery Disease May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a critical time to educate patients about one of the leading—and often silent—causes of stroke: carotid artery disease. At Premier Vascular & Vein...
