Advanced thoracic surgery

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.

Edmund S. Kassis, M.D.
  • 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