Alexander undergoes tumor surgery on leg

Former Govs. Lamar Alexander, left, and Phil Bredesen await the start of the inauguration of Gov. Bill Lee in Nashville on Jan. 19, 2019. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal)

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Maryville) has undergone surgery to to remove a tumor on his leg. Alexander’s chief of staff, David Cleary, put out the following statement:

This morning, Senator Alexander underwent surgery on his left leg at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

According to his surgeon, Herbert S. Schwartz M.D., Professor & Dan Spengler M.D., Chair in Orthopaedics at the Vanderbilt Department of Orthopaedic Surgery: ‘I successfully removed an atypical lipoma from Senator Alexander’s left leg. The surgery went as planned, and I will consult with my team and Senator Alexander to determine whether additional treatment is necessary.’

Senator Alexander looks forward to returning to Senate work shortly after the recess.