Advanced thoracic surgery at Genesis
Dr. Edmund Kassis, Thoracic Surgeon – Genesis Heart & Vascular Group
Meet Dr. Edmund Kassis
Edmund S. Kassis, M.D., is a board-certified thoracic surgeon specializing in the treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors and other lung diseases.
- Education: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- General Surgery Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Fellowships:
- Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Institute (NIH)
- Special interests:
- Lung cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Mediastinal tumors
- Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery
Dr. Kassis is passionate about providing cutting-edge care and bringing advanced surgical options to our community.
Educational video series
To support our referring providers, we are pleased to offer a series of educational videos featuring Dr. Kassis. These videos address Genesis’ approach to lung cancer and esophageal cancer surgery, and information about our robotic-assisted procedures.
Watch Dr. Kassis discuss these topics and learn more about the advanced thoracic surgery options available at Genesis.
Lung cancer surgery
Esophageal cancer surgery
Robotic-assisted surgery
Why refer to Genesis for thoracic surgery?
- Comprehensive care for lung and esophageal cancers, and mediastinal tumors
- Advanced technology, including robotic-assisted surgery
- Multidisciplinary team approach for coordinated patient care
Local access. No need to send patients out of town
Contact us
For questions or to refer a patient, please contact Dr. Kassis’ office at 740-454-0804.
Location: Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute 955 Bethesda Drive, First Floor, Zanesville, Ohio 43701