WILLIAM TUCKER , PA

Andrew H. Schmudde, PA-C is a certified physician assistant with FamilyCare Specialists in Knoxville, TN. Andrew says he enjoys the variety of conditions that can be treated in family medicine but especially enjoys acute care and occupational health. When he’s not caring for patients, Andrew enjoys being outdoors, participating in his church’s activities, music, and spending time with his family, friends, and dogs.

Hannah Royer is a certified nurse practitioner who supports the cardiothoracic surgeons at East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group in Knoxville, TN. Hannah has had a special interest in perioperative cardiac surgery since her first exposure in nursing school. She says she immediately wanted to pursue a career in the specialty and has stayed in it ever since. When she’s not caring for patients, Hannah enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, boating and water sports on East Tennessee’s beautiful lakes, and running.

Brian received his undergraduate degree from California University of Pennsylvania, and completed his Masters of Physician Assistant degree from Duquesne University in 2004. Brian's career in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery began in Pittsburgh, PA in January 2005, where he worked for 5 years prior to moving to Knoxville, TN. Brian have been employed by East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group and Covenant Health since 2010, where he have furthered his clinical and surgical skills including Endoscopic Vein Harvest, Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvest, Robotic Thoracic Surgery as well as pre and post operative ICU care. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, friends, golf, the gym, hiking, camping, and nearly all sports.