Kaela E. Blake, MD
General Surgeon
Minimally invasive bariatric and abdominal wall reconstruction surgeon
I am passionate about helping patients with all types of hernias, difficult abdominal wall wounds and core stability issues. My research interests include striving to improve patient outcomes after hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction, and I am excited to serve the community of East Tennessee.
Clinical Focus:
Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hernia Surgery
Specialties:
General Surgery
Education & Credentials
Medical School
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas, 2015
Internships
General Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, 2016
Residencies
General Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, 2020
Fellowships
Minimally Invasive Surgery, Advanced GI, Bariatric Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, 2021 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, 2022
Organizations & Societies
American College of Surgeons Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Association of Women Surgeons American Hernia Society American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Where I See Patients
University Surgeons Associates
1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D, #285Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: (865) 305-9620
Fax: (865) 525-3460
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