Advanced Surgical Technology

05/28/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

This week’s spotlight goes to Sarah! Sarah is the receptionist at our Primary Care & Aesthetic office in Carlyle, and she does an amazing job taking care of both our Primary Care and Aesthetic patients. She’s always welcoming, helpful, and brings such a positive attitude to the office every day. Sarah plays a huge part in keeping things running smoothly at our Carlyle location. Thank you for all you do, Sarah!

"I love doing what I do at AST - not only because I get to build relationships with our patients - I get to see them feeling confident, refreshed or excited about a new health journey when they leave our office! And can't forget about who I work with, they make the busiest days better!" - Sarah 🖤

05/27/2026

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) can affect blood flow to your legs and feet — but early diagnosis and proper testing can help guide effective treatment.

A pre-surgical workup to accurately identify the source of your discomfort, pain, or other symptoms is the first step in the process. We employ several diagnostic tests in a comprehensive pre-surgical workup.

A pre-surgical vascular workup may include:
✔️ Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) testing
✔️ Arterial & venous ultrasound
✔️ Diagnostic angiograms
✔️ Intravascular ultrasound

These tests help your vascular specialist, Dr. Liyanage, evaluate circulation, identify blockages, and create the best treatment plan for you. If you’re experiencing leg pain, swelling, numbness, or poor circulation, don’t ignore the signs.

We're here to help ➡ https://www.advancedsurgicaltechnology.com/contact/

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Advanced Surgical Technology will be closed as we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We thank them for their courage and service. ❤️🤍💙

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Okay, you’re making us blush 😊🖤 We’re just grateful to care for such amazing patients — thank you for the kind words!

05/20/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

This week, we’re excited to spotlight Katie, our Aesthetics Receptionist at our Centralia location! Katie brings a positive attitude and a friendly smile with her every day, she is truly kind and helpful and helps to create a welcoming experience for both patients and our team. She’s always willing to jump in and help wherever she’s needed, and we’re so grateful to have her on our team!

“My favorite thing about working at AST is my coworkers. I’m so thankful for all the amazing friendships I’ve made here.” — Katie 🖤

05/18/2026

Are you struggling with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, low libido, poor sleep, mood swings, hot flashes, hair thinning, or just feeling “off”? 🫩 You’re not alone.

Many men and women experience these symptoms and are told it’s just stress, aging, or hormones. But hormonal imbalance could be playing a bigger role than you think.

📣 We’re excited to announce that Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is coming soon to help patients get to the root cause and start feeling like themselves again!

Our providers are currently completing advanced training, and consultations will be available soon.

Interested in learning more? Join our interest list here:
https://www.advancedsurgicaltechnology.com/contact/

More details coming soon! 💬

05/14/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

This week we're shining a spotlight on Ashly! Ashly is an amazing nurse/surgical tech and an invaluable member of our surgery team! She brings such a positive energy to the workplace and truly connects with our patients. Always ready to jump in and help wherever needed, she embodies what it means to be a true team player. We’re so grateful to have her as part of our team! Thanks for all you do, Ashly!

"My favorite thing about my job at AST is being able to help people and serve others." - Ashly 🖤

05/13/2026

📣 We are currently experiencing phone issues at our Centralia location. ☎️ We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. You can reach us via phone at our Mt. Vernon or Herrin location or message us here:

Contact us today and schedule a consultation at one of our locations.

05/12/2026

Breast cancer doesn’t care who you are, what you do, who you know, or where you go. Cancer does not discriminate — it can impact people of all ages and backgrounds, often when least expected.

But if you do receive a breast cancer diagnosis, who you know and where you go can make all the difference.

At Advanced Surgical Technology, our breast specialist, Dr. Brandt, is here to provide expert care, guidance, and support every step of the way. 💗

You are not alone. Early detection, compassionate care, and trusted expertise matter.

05/07/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Lexi, our incredible Nurse Manager! Her dedication to both her team and our patients makes her such an important part of AST. From being the go-to lab problem solver and clinic nurse trainer extraordinaire to our resident peptide queen, Lexi does it all — and somehow handles it with ease! Her ability to juggle a million things at once never goes unnoticed. Lexi, we appreciate you more than you know and are so grateful for everything you do! Happy Nurses Week to a rock star nurse! 🩺

"My favorite thing about my job is getting to perform all aspects of patient care within AST. It has vastly improved my nursing knowledge and made me the nurse I am today. It has also meant that I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of great providers and nurses (Happy Nurses Week to all!). I am beyond grateful to have worked for such an amazing practice for almost 10 years and to have been a part of the growth it has gone through. I'm proud to work for a practice that aims to provide the highest level of care for our patients!" - Lexi 🖤

05/06/2026

HAPPY NURSES WEEK!! 🖤🩺

Big shoutout to all the nurses out there—you’re the ones keeping everything running and making sure patients feel cared for every step of the way.

At AST, we see the hard work, the long days, and the heart our nurses bring to what they do. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to doing what’s best for every patient. We appreciate you more than you know and we’re grateful to work alongside you. 🫶

Tag a nurse who deserves some love this week! 👩‍⚕️