Brian James Daley, MD FACS

Dr. Daley practices the broad spectrum of General Surgery with half of his practice devoted to Trauma and Critical Care. In addition, Dr. Daley has specialized training in Critical Care Nutrition and serves in this capacity for his hospital, and conducts basic science research focusing on ameliorating the inflammatory response to injury and/or infection. Dr. Daley continues to publish widely on a variety of topics concerning surgery, trauma care, nutrition and education. He is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville and is a recovering Program Director in Surgery.

Critical Care

Endocrine (Gland)

• adrenal cancers/tumors
• hyperparathyroidism
• pancreatic endocrine tumors
• thyroid nodules/cancer

Abdomen and Digestion Disorder/Procedure

• abdominal pain
• adhesion removal
• anti-reflux procedures
• appendectomy
• feeding tubes
• fundoplication
• fundoplication - laparoscopic
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• malrotation
• peptic ulcer disease
• splenectomy

Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas Disor/Proc

• bile duct surgery
• biliary tract disease
• cholecystectomy
• gallstone disease
• laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• liver biopsy
• liver/hepatic disease
• pancreatic cysts
• pancreatitis

Hernia Procedures

• abdominal hernia
• component separation
• epigastric hernia
• femoral hernia
• inguinal hernia
• laparoscopic hernia repair
• paraesophageal hernia
• umbilical hernia
• ventral hernia

Skin & Soft Tissue Disorders/Procedures

• cellulitis
• component separation
• decubitus ulcer
• epidermal cyst
• nevi
• skin and soft tissue infections
• skin biopsy
• skin gland tumors
• skin grafting
• tissue flaps
• wound infections

Anal-rectal Disorders/Procedures

• anal abscess
• anal fissure
• anal fistula
• anal tears
• hemorrhoid problems
• rectal bleeding
• rectal prolapse

Colon and Rectal Disorders/Cancer

• anal abscess
• biopsy of tumors
• colectomy
• colon cancer screening
• colon surgery
• colon/rectal cancer
• colonic polyps
• colostomy
• Crohn's disease
• diverticular disease
• esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• gastrointestinal cancer
• hemorrhoidectomy
• ileostomy
• intestinal failure management
• intussusception
• laparoscopic colon surgery
• Meckel's diverticulum
• small bowel syndrome
• spastic colon
• stomach cancer
• ulcerative colitis

Diagnostic Imaging/procedures

Minimally Invasive Procedures

• endoscopic surgery
• laparoscopic surgery
• video assisted thoracic surgery

Thoracic

• achalasia
• Barrett's esophagus
• empyema
• hemothorax
• hiatal hernia
• myotomy
• pleural effusion
• pneumothorax
• pulmonary embolism
• respiratory failure

Trauma/Injury Procedures

• abdominal injuries
• abdominal wall reconstruction
• bladder injury
• blunt trauma
• bronchoscopy
• burns
• cardiac injury
• chest injuries
• cricothyroidotomy
• extremity injury
• female reproductive tract injury
• finger injuries
• foot/leg injury
• hand/arm injury
• intestine injuries
• kidney injury
• liver injury
• liver resection
• lung resections
• neck injuries
• reconstructive limb surgery
• skin grafting
• stomach injuries
• thyroidectomy
• tracheotomy
• vascular injuries
• wound debridement

Univ Tenn Mem Hosp.

Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon

Professor