PATIENT INFORMATION
LEADING EDGE SURGEONS
Oak Ridge Surgeons is proud to offer technically advanced surgical modalities including angioplasty/stent placement and laparoscopic minimally invasive general surgery. In addition to the extensive surgical training our surgeons received in their university surgical residencies, they have all completed post-graduate training in the latest in surgical treatments. Recent advances in the field of minimally invasive surgery allow us to offer many of our patients a much quicker recovery with less pain than traditional surgery.
VASCULAR SURGERY
Our surgeons have received special training in peripheral vascular surgery. This includes the surgical treatment of aortic aneurysms, carotid artery surgery, bypass graft to restore blood flow to the legs and other surgery to correct circulatory problems.
GENERAL SURGERY
Our surgeons are board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. This means that our surgeons are experts in the treatment of the most common surgical problems. These problems include gallbladder removal, appendectomy, hernia repair, colon, hemorrhoidectomy, thyroid, and breast surgery.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
For your first office visit, please bring all of your medications, pertinent medical records, test results from other physicians or hospitals, and a list of medications to which you are allergic. We will also need your health insurance information.
YOUR EXAMINATION
HOSPITALIZATION
PRESCRIPTIONS
Medication will be prescribed at your doctor’s discretion only. To have a prescription renewed, call during office hours and your doctor will review your medical record to determine if your prescription should be renewed.
Prescriptions are not given out on weekends.
LAB TEST RESULTS
TELEPHONE CALLS
After Office Hours: A doctor from our group is on call 24-hours a day for emergencies, telephone consultations, and visits. After hours, please call the hospital operator at (865) 835-1000 and our on-call doctor will return your call.