Specialty Areas

Breast Cancer Surgery
Surgeons at Mercy Health Partners facilities perform a wide range of procedures including lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction. Breast cancer surgery is a key component of our comprehensive Breast Health Services.

Cardiac Surgery
Baptist and St. Mary’s Heart Centers have always been the leaders in cardiac care in East Tennessee. Mercy cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons offer all of the latest interventional options to treat heart disease including aortic aneurysm surgery, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, defibrillator implantation, heart valve repair and replacement, and minimally invasive vein harvesting.

General Surgery
General surgery at our hospitals across East Tennessee offer a wide range of surgeries including the latest techniques for the treatment of colorectal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux and the repair of hernias.

Gynecological Surgery
Mercy obstetricians/gynecologists offer a specialized treatment for a variety of disorders. The surgeons on staff at Mercy Health Partners have innovative tools at their disposal for endometrial ablation, hysterectomy and vaginal reconstruction.

Minimally Invasive Surgery
A number of surgeons who practice at Baptist and St. Mary’s facilities are recognized for expertise in minimally invasive procedures. Using specialized techniques, miniature cameras with microscopes, tiny fiber-optic flashlights and high definition monitors, Mercy surgeons in many specialties can perform surgery through an incision that requires only a stitch or two to close. Benefits include smaller scars, less pain and quicker recovery.

Orthopedic Surgery
Mercy is recognized for its outstanding orthopedic surgery program including expertise in sports medicine, shoulder surgery, reconstructive surgery, knee and hip replacement procedures, hand surgery, and foot and ankle procedures.

Robotic-Assisted Surgery
St. Mary’s Medical Center is equipped with the next generation of robotic surgical systems to treat prostate, gynecological and cardiac cases. A number of surgeons who practice at St. Mary’s are specially trained and experienced in using the da Vinci S Surgical System. In urologic applications, the greater precision achieved through the use of robotics helps to achieve excellent outcomes in cancer control, potency and urinary function.

Spine Care
Neurological and orthopedic surgeons on staff at Mercy are highly skilled in the field of spine care. The team also includes specialists in the areas of pain management for a variety of painful back and neck conditions.

Urologic Surgery
The latest methods to treat prostate, bladder and pelvic disorders are available at Mercy Health Partners facilities.

Vascular Surgery
Mercy surgeons are experts in the repair of abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, balloon angioplasty, and stenting of the carotid, renal and peripheral arteries.