University Surgical Associates

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

Do you want to work closely with the region's top surgeons—while earning a competitive rate, having every night/weekend free, and advancing in your career? Learn more and apply via the link in comments.

12/14/2025

The USA Holiday Party is the most wonderful time of the year!

11/26/2025

It's Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month -- and our surgeons are passionate about diagnosing and treating this disease.

Our newest surgical oncologist is Dr. Daniel Nelson, who specializes in liver, pancreas, and gastric cancers.

Get to know Dr. Nelson and discover why he chose this area of care -- and what drew him to join Team USA!

11/21/2025

It's Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month!

Watch and learn how USA surgical oncologists are offering hope and healing to patients and families in the region.

11/09/2025

We love investing in our team!

Team USA gathered for our annual companywide retreat on Friday, and the 70s theme had everyone feeling groovy and gearing up for next year's golden anniversary — when USA celebrates 50 years since the practice was founded in 1976!

11/04/2025

We love spotlighting employees living the mission!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Team USA!

10/24/2025

Our new patient information system launched this week!

In keeping with our core value of Innovation, we've implemented a best-in-class system to better serve patients and enhance the practice. This upgrade will lead to a smoother patient experience, with faster check-ins and more streamlined communication.

And we couldn't have done it without our amazing team! We celebrated Team USA and this major step forward with snacks and other fun surprises throughout the week.

Get ready for a more efficient and connected experience at USA!

09/17/2025

Team USA was well represented at the annual "Golf for Good" tournament to raise funds for Southeast Tennessee Project Access and Volunteers in Medicine, Chattanooga, Inc.

Thank you to our partners at Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society for hosting this great event!

09/09/2025

Welcome Dr. Daniel Nelson to USA!

Dr. Nelson specializes in the management of cancers involving the liver, biliary system, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract (digestive system).

Dr. Nelson is board certified through the American Board of Surgery (ABS) in Complex General Surgical Oncology. He received his fellowship training in Surgical Oncology at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, California. He also received specialized fellowship training in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Cancer Surgery at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Prior to joining USA, Dr. Nelson was a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Medical Corps with 14 years of active-duty service. His military career included combat deployments to Afghanistan (2019) and Iraq (2021). His service has been recognized with numerous military awards including three meritorious service medals, a Combat Action Badge, the Army Commendation Medal with Combat Device, and a NATO ISAF Medal.

To learn more about Dr. Nelson, visit: https://universitysurgical.com/dr-daniel-nelson/