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Don’t Leave Vein Health to Luck: Why Early Screening Matters
March brings longer days, a hint of spring—and St. Patrick’s Day festivities across East Tennessee. While four-leaf clovers and lucky charms are fun, your circulation shouldn’t be something you “hope” will turn out fine. This month, Premier Vascular & Vein Center...
New Year, New Legs: Start 2026 with Better Vein Health
As we welcome 2026, many people are recommitting to healthier habits, and vein health should be part of that conversation. Whether you’ve struggled with leg pain, swelling, or visible spider and varicose veins, the new year is the perfect time to act. At Premier...
Why Cold Weather Is the Perfect Time for Vein Treatment & Compression Stockings
When temperatures drop in East Tennessee, most of us reach for long pants, cozy socks, and boots. But winter is also the ideal time to finally take care of those painful, swollen, or unsightly veins you’ve been putting off. At Premier Vascular & Vein Center in...
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE): A Minimally Invasive Breakthrough for Chronic Knee Pain
Living with chronic knee pain can be life-altering, limiting mobility, independence, and quality of life. For many people, knee replacement surgery may feel like the only solution, but what if there were a minimally invasive alternative that could reduce inflammation...
Celebrating Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month: The Role of Vascular Ultrasound in Saving Lives
October is recognized as Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month, a time to highlight the critical role ultrasound technology plays in modern healthcare. At Premier Vascular & Vein Center in Knoxville, TN, ultrasound is one of the most important diagnostic tools we use...
A New Addition to Our Team: Meet Dr. Andrew D. Kropilak
We’re proud to introduce one of the newest members of our team here at Premier Vascular & Vein Center in Knoxville, TN: Andrew D. Kropilak, MD, RPVI. Dr. Kropilak is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon who brings advanced expertise in treating complex vascular...
Recognizing PAD Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a condition that affects millions of Americans but often goes undiagnosed. At Premier Vascular & Vein Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, our fellowship-trained vascular surgeons...
Understanding Carotid Artery Disease: A Q&A with Dr. Maksim V. Gusev
Carotid artery disease is one of the leading causes of stroke in the United States, yet many people don’t realize they have it until it becomes serious. To help patients better understand this condition, we sat down with Dr. Maksim V. Gusev, a Fellowship-trained,...
Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
The aorta is the largest artery in your body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. As it travels from the chest into the abdomen, it supplies blood to critical organs like your legs, kidneys, and digestive tract. When the wall of the...
Say Goodbye to Spider Veins: How Sclerotherapy Can Help You Look and Feel Better
If you’re dealing with unsightly or uncomfortable spider veins, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to live with them. At Premier Vascular & Vein Center in Knoxville, TN, our team of vein care experts offers advanced, non-surgical treatment options like...