Caring, Experienced Professionals

University General  Surgeons, P.C. Blaine L. Enderson, M.D.  Brian J. Daley, M.D.  Todd A. Nickloes, D.O. Stanley J. Kurek  , D.O. FACS Lou Mahala Smith, M.D. Dana A. Taylor, M.D. Bryon Turkett, PA-C, MPAS Alicia Burt, PA Cynthia J. Haney, PA-C Linda L. Clark , RN, MSN

The physicians at University General Surgeons, P.C. are board-certified, fellowship trained surgeons competent in today's modern diagnostics, treatments, procedures and equipment. 

The practice also utilizes surgical nurse practitioners to assist with personalized patient care.

Areas of specialty include:

General Surgery Abdominal Surgery Laparoscopic Surgery Hernia Surgery Breast Surgery  Skin and Soft Tissues	Trauma Surgery Emergency Surgery Surgical Critical Care Endocrine Surgery Surgical Nutrition

Our surgeons are trained to handle all routine and emergency general surgical situations. We look forward to providing the Knoxville and East Tennessee region with specialized care and treatment.

What is a Nurse Practitioner?

The Nurse Practitioners at University General Surgeons, P.C. are registered nurses with advanced academic and clinical experience. They practice under the rules and regulations of the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act and are board certified in a health care specialty area.

Working in collaboration with a physician, the nurse practitioner provides high quality, individualized care for the patient. Services provided by the nurse practitioner include:

• Obtain medical histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Diagnose and treat acute health problems such as infections and injuries
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies such as lab work and x-rays
• Prescribe medications and other treatments
• Provide patient and family education