LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Cookeville, TN

Biography: Dr. Roe, board certified through the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), specializes in endocrine and laparoscopic surgery. He received extensive training in endocrine surgery at the Mayo Clinic, which is ranked among the Best Hospitals for diabetes and endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report.Dr. Roe joined University Surgical Associates in 1991.Dr. Roe is an associate professor of surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga and former Chief of Surgical Services for Memorial Health Care and Erlanger Hospital.Dr. Roe has office hours at the Medical Mall at Erlanger office on Tuesday (1-4:20 pm) and Wednesday (9-noon) and at our Gunbarrel Road office at Erlanger East on Thursday (8:30-11:30 am).Dr. Roe performs surgery at Erlanger Hospital, Erlanger East, and the Plaza Surgery Center at Erlanger.Honors and Awards:Robert Coddington Research Award (1989)UT College of MedicineChattanooga, TNSurgical House Staff Teaching Award (1992)UT College of MedicineChattanooga, TNCertifications: ABS, 1992Medical License Tennessee, 1990

Biography: Dr. Alissa Swearingen is a board-certified general surgeon with over 14 years of experience. She practices at Tristar Skyline Medical Center and St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, both located Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Swearingen chose general surgery as her specially because she enjoys helping patients find curative solutions to their healthcare needs. In those patients that require long-term follow up, she very much enjoys establishing and maintaining those relationships. She enjoys the variety of the specialty as well. Dr. Swearingen earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee health science Center in Memphis, Tennessee and completed her residency in general surgery from Phoenix, integrated surgical residency in Phoenix, Arizona. After residency, Dr. Swearingen return to home city of Nashville to begin her medical practice.

Biography: Dr. Timothy Wierson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Bowling Green, KY. He is 64 years old. Dr. Timothy Wierson, MD is affiliated with TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital.

Care Philosophy: The Physicians and staff of The Surgical Clinic, PLLC, have been and continue to be committed to the highest ethical standards in the conduct of our healthcare and business operations.We demand of ourselves full compliance with all federal, state and local laws. We are committed to preventing, detecting, and disciplining any unethical behavior.We thrive and prosper on our quality medical treatment and outstanding reputation for professional conduct. We create systems and controls to keep ourselves informed and perform according to these standards.The Physicians and staff of The Surgical Clinic partner together in protecting the rights of all those we care for.

Biography: Dr. Richard Jennings, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Chattanooga, TN. He is 69 years old and has been practicing for 43 years. Dr. Richard Jennings, MD is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center.