Dennis R. Lester, MD

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

11/13/2025

Worried about having a major cardiac event? Consider participating in a Research Study!

Accellacare is currently enrolling volunteers aged 18 years or older for Heart Health & High Cholesterol research studies evaluating an investigational drug that may potentially help prevent major cardiac events in people with an established diagnosis of cardiovascular disease and/or manage high cholesterol levels. People who have risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as a heart attack or stroke may be eligible, other criteria apply. Financial compensation may also be provided for time and travel expenses.

Contact us to find out more: https://www.accellacare.us/join-a-study/heart-health/high-cholesterol-and-cardiovascular-disease---summit-health

To learn more about Accellacare and other enrolling opportunities in clinical research, speak with our team at 865-263-6875.

11/13/2025

Diverticulitis involves inflammation of outpouchings of the intestinal wall, a condition known as diverticulosis.

By age 60 years, nearly 60% of people have diverticulosis, most often on the left side of the colon. Acute diverticulitis affects about 180 per 100 000 people in the US each year, resulting in approximately 200 000 hospitalizations annually.

This JAMA Patient Page describes diverticulitis and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

https://ja.ma/3LD35GK

11/13/2025

This Medical News article discusses the relatively unknown condition called metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, which is thought to affect approximately a third of adults worldwide.

11/12/2025

On this Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with unwavering dedication. Whether you are a patient, employee, friend or neighbor - Summit Medical Group thanks you for your sacrifice and commitment to our freedoms.

11/11/2025

🤰💙 Learn about the symptoms and screening for GDM, and take steps to protect your health at bit.ly/3UDfNH2. Being prepared matters.

11/11/2025

This November, during and Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Awareness Month, check your risk for diabetes-related retinopathy with the RetinaRisk™ calculator and protect your sight. 👁️ Try it today at bit.ly/4iMQVY3.

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

Be an advocate for your health. PanCAN can help. 💜

We provide free, in-depth and personalized resources and information on . Learn more 🔗 pancan.org/awareness

11/04/2025

Help shape the future of medicine by participating in a Vaccine Research Study!

Are you a healthy adult aged 50-64 interested in contributing to research? Enroll for more information on our latest Covid-19 Vaccine Research Study. People who do not have Covid-19 and who have no major unstable chronic or pre-existing conditions may be eligible to participate, other criteria apply. Click here to find out more: https://www.accellacare.us/.../vaccines---summit-health

To learn more about Accellacare and other enrolling opportunities in clinical research, speak with our team at 865-263-6875.

11/02/2025

Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S. But it’s largely treatable if you act as soon as you recognize the symptoms: 👉 Face drooping 👉 Arm weakness 👉 Speech difficulty 📲 Time to call 911