Knoxville Hospital and Clinics has a new general surgeon with ties to Marion County. Dr. David Kermode is a board-certified osteopathic surgeon. He previously practiced in Pella and Grinnell before spending several years teaching at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri, where where he was also the chair of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Kermode says he’s excited to practice in Knoxville because they already have a team of great, caring physicians and staff.