Licensed physician and board certified surgeon Dr. Kate Gazenko recently opened a surgery center in Clarksville.
She transformed a former bank building into Gazenko Surgical & Cosmetics Center.
The new clinic will be used for conducting office visits and cosmetic services such as dermal filler injections for plumping thin lips, softening facial creases, and restoring a more youthful appearance to the skin.
Wanting to manage her own practice, Dr. Gazenko contacted the ASBTDC at Arkansas Tech University last summer and worked with the center’s Ronda Hawkins throughout the startup process.
“For a medical professional I am lacking in business knowledge. Having the ASBTDC to help put together my business plan and complete market research was invaluable,” she said.
When asked what she learned about opening her own business, she said, “My advice is to ask for help. There are so many resources available for new business owners, there is no need to try to navigate everything on your own. It is also important to plan enough time to complete the startup. Rushing the process will lead to added stress and make the excitement of opening your own business get lost.”
Dr. Gazenko received her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock and has been a practicing surgeon in Clarksville since 2015. She will continue to offer general surgical procedures at two other facilities.
Gazenko Surgical & Cosmetics Center is located at 1010 West Main Street in Clarksville. Learn more about the center and its services at (479) 705-2310 or www.gazenkosurgical.com, or on Facebook.
