Provider
Zachary Klaassen, MD, MSc
Urology
Urologic Oncology/Robotic Surgery/MIS
Cancer Surgery
About Zachary Klaassen, MD, MSc
Dr. Klaassen was born in rural Canada and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. Following an undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Simon Fraser University, he attended medical school at St. George's University in Grenada, followed by clinical rotations and a research fellowship in the metro New York area. After completing his Urology residency in Augusta, he spent two years in Toronto as a Society of Urologic Oncology fellow, also obtaining a Masters of Science degree from the University of Toronto in Clinical Epidemiology. Away from the hospital, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids (preferably on a golf course). He is a rabid fan of college and professional sports, including hockey, golf, football and baseball.
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Clinical Interests
Dr. Klaassen is interested in the treatment of patients with urologic malignancies, including prostate, bladder, kidney, testis and penile cancer. He uses both open and minimally invasive (ie. robotic surgery) surgical techniques to treat his patients.
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Research Interests
Dr. Klaassen's research interests include:
1) Mental health and cancer survivorship
2) Clinical epidemiological aspects of urologic malignancies
3) Clinical trials
4) Translational research focusing on biomarkers for early detection of cancer and predictors of response to treatment -
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Klaassen believes in taking the cancer journey together with his patients and their families. He focuses on the treatment of not only the cancer, but other side effects of diagnosis/treatment, which may include physical and emotional aspects.
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Specialties
Urology
Urologic Oncology/Robotic Surgery/MIS
Cancer Surgery
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Language(s)
English
Credentials
Locations
Patient Reviews
February, 14 2023
Good
February, 12 2023
Dr. Klaassen was great and friendly I had a positive experience
February, 12 2023
Good experience
February, 5 2023
Excellent clinician. Focused on the patient and family not a computer. Made sure all questions were answered and we understood what is happening
January, 15 2023
MY EXPERIENCE AT AU HEALTH HAS BEEN GREAT
December, 18 2022
I really like Dr. Claussan, this was my first meeting with him.
December, 11 2022
Dr. Klassen is fantastic! Great physician!
November, 7 2022
Very good
November, 1 2022
The provider is a very good at what he do.
October, 18 2022
Thanks again
October, 2 2022
Dr Klaassen is an excellent care provider
September, 19 2022
I would highly recommend
August, 31 2022
Good
August, 5 2022
Dr. Klaussen is the most important informative, caring and kind doctor ever!
July, 21 2022
Dr. Was very caring and thorough
July, 16 2022
All good
July, 2 2022
Dr. Klaassen and his team are excellent! Highly recommended.
May, 30 2022
Love Dr Klaassen. He is such a nice doctor
May, 15 2022
This visit was my last visit for the condition that I was being treated for over the past two plus years. I will now see Dr. K once a year for a xxx, He and his staff were great and I feel my case was very difficult.
May, 12 2022
I love Dr Klaussan. He's caring and explains everything to you to your understanding
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