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
March 24, 2024
Excellent interaction and care given.
March 6, 2024
I am pleased with Dr. Klassen. The problem is his support team is letting him down.
March 4, 2024
I thank God for the surgeon's kindness, knowledge and care. I was in better hands than with "All-State" so to speak. I had no bad experiences. Everything was positive.
February 22, 2024
Good
February 20, 2024
Since I have been coming to Augusta Facility all of my experiences have been very pleasant
February 18, 2024
ABSOLUTELY NO COMPLAINTS with the Dr.!
February 11, 2024
Dr Klaassen is so knowledgeable and professional. So glad to have him as my care provider.
January 30, 2024
Dr. Klaasen Is the best in his field and a brilliant person. I couldn't ask for better.
December 3, 2023
Klasseen is the best!!!
November 7, 2023
Outstanding with care and empathy
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
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