Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Cholecystectomy near Knoxville, TN

Biography: Dr. James Lovette, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Hixson, TN. He is 55 years old. Dr. James Lovette, MD is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson.

Biography: As a surgeon, I have been trained to help people by excising and repairing. However, as a surgical oncologist, the most important part of my job is to determine whether surgery will actually help someone. This is often a balance of risk and benefits, and is different for every person who has their own goals and risk tolerance. Surgery is often a crucial component of an attempt to cure many cancers; however, we are sometimes able to offer surgery to prolong life or improve quality of life, even in the absence of cure. \n I have wanted to be a surgeon for as long as I can remember. My father is a surgeon, which certainly helped inspire and guide my career as a surgical oncologist. I love surgical oncology because I get to build a long-term relationship with a patient. Each patient also may present his or her own unique presentation for which I can work with other oncologic specialties and the most recently published data to come up with a specific treatment plan. \n I have training in complex malignancies, offer minimally invasive/robotic surgery, and value open communication and joint decision-making with my patients. I attend multiple regional tumor boards each week and national conferences yearly. \n I graduated magna cum laude from Purdue University's honors program with Phi Beta Kappa honors. I moved on to Northwestern University in Chicago where I served as administrative chief general surgery resident during my general surgery training there. After completing specialty fellowship training at University of Tennessee, I traveled to Asheville with my wife and three children, where we can hike, and I can fly-fish.

Biography: Dr. Cockerham, board certified through the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), specializes in laparoscopic, breast, colon and hernia surgery.Dr. Cockerham has office hours at USAs Surgical Specialties Building on Wednesdays (1 4 pm) and Thursdays at Gunbarrel (1 4 pm). Dr. Cockerham performs surgery at Erlanger Hospital, the Plaza Surgery Center at Erlanger, CHI Memorial Hospital and Parkridge Hospital.Dr. Cockerham is an assistant professor of surgery, Department of Surgery, for the University Tennesee College of Medicine, Chattanooga. Certifications: ABS, 2005Medical License Tennessee, 2004

Biography: Dr. Christina Parkhurst, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Ooltewah, TN. She is 49 years old. Dr. Christina Parkhurst, MD is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson.

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.

Biography: Dr. David Kulick, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Hendersonville, NC. He is 57 years old. Dr. David Kulick, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Hendersonville.