Dr. Robert J. Ampudia Joins Tennova’s Medical Staff 

General surgeon specializes in a wide range of minimally invasive procedures

KNOXVILLE, TN (November 7, 2016) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Robert J. Ampudia, M.D., general surgeon, to his new medical practice at Tennova General Surgery – Newport. Dr. Ampudia is accepting new patients at his office at 434 Fourth Street, Suite 305, Newport. Same-day appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, call 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682).

Dr. Ampudia is experienced in a wide range of general surgery procedures and techniques. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including endoscopy, laparoscopy and colonoscopy. He has special interest in gallbladder, appendix, bowel, and breast surgery for both benign and malignant disease as well as wound care. Dr. Ampudia performs surgery exclusively at Newport Medical Center.

Dr. Ampudia earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa School of Medicine, Iowa City, IA. He completed an internship and residency at the University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile, AL. Dr. Ampudia is board certified in general surgery. He is also credentialed in stereotactic breast biopsy.

“The focus of my practice includes advanced surgical procedures—including those that can be performed through a single site,” Dr. Ampudia said. “These minimally invasive techniques mean smaller scars—or, in some cases, no scars whatsoever—and a faster recovery and return to normal activities.”

Tennova Healthcare offers surgical services at Physicians Regional Medical Center, Turkey Creek Medical Center, North Knoxville Medical Center, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Lakeway Regional Hospital, LaFollette Medical Center, Newport Medical Center, St. Mary’s Surgery Center and Tennova Surgery Center West. With more than 200 surgical specialists at multiple locations across the region, the health system is dedicated to offering quality inpatient and outpatient surgical care—close to home.

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