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
October 22, 2023
Our talk went well. Our concerns and decisions were taken care of.
October 3, 2023
Good
September 17, 2023
All good
September 17, 2023
Dr Klaassen is the best
September 5, 2023
Very courteous and professional
August 13, 2023
Will recommend him to my friends
August 13, 2023
Very reassuring following the discussion and planned treatment.
August 7, 2023
I thank God for my doctorKlaassan.
August 1, 2023
He is teriffic
August 1, 2023
Excellent
July 30, 2023
From the time we arrived to the time that we were dismissed, everyone was courteous and professional.
June 18, 2023
Dr K is an excellent provider. Cares about his patients and their families. Couldn't find a better provider
June 18, 2023
Dr. Klassen is amazing! Great doctor who is wry concerned about his patients.
June 18, 2023
Good
June 6, 2023
Dr. Klaassen does not communicate with his patients ,, he uses his residents to communicate with the patient. I don't like this
May 16, 2023
Very good Dr
April 23, 2023
Very professional, very good at what he does! Great caring, courteous, great demeanor with pleasant personality!
March 12, 2023
Dr Klaassen and his colleagues at the clinic are exceptional.
February 14, 2023
Good
February 12, 2023
Dr. Klaassen was great and friendly I had a positive experience
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