Stephen A. Tonks, MD, RPVI

Dr. Stephen Tonks is a Fellowship-trained, Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon with Premier Surgical Vascular & Vein Center in Knoxville, TN. He performs a variety of vascular and endovascular procedures including angioplasty, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, arterial venous fistula and graft placement and repair, as well as varicose vein treatments and Geniculate Artery Embolization (GAE) for knee pain. Dr. Tonks sees patients at Premier Surgical Vascular & Vein Center, and Fort Loudoun Medical Center in Lenoir City. He operates at Parkwest Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Center, and Premier Vascular & Vein Center in Knoxville. Dr. Tonks joined Premier Surgical Associates in 2020.

Education & Certifications

• BS: Auburn University, summa cum laude
• MD: University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham
• Residency: General Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center
• Fellowship: Vascular Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center
• Board Certified: General Surgery and Vascular Surgery, American Board of Surgery
• Recognition: Cityview magazine’s “Top Docs” 2024
• Joined Premier Surgical: 2020