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Kenneth E. Saum, MD

Areas of Expertise:
Thoracic Surgery Cancer Care Centra Heart & Vascular Institute
Languages I Speak: English

About Me

Kenneth Saum, M.D., is board certified in general and thoracic surgery and specializes in cardiac and thoracic surgery. He earned his medical degree from Medical College of Virginia.  He completed his internship and residency in surgery and fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery and thoracic surgical oncology at the University of Maryland Medical System. Dr. Saum is a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

My Credentials

Education

Fellowship

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Maryland Medical System, June 1999

Internship

  • Surgery, University of Maryland Medical System, June 1991

Residency

  • General Surgery, University of Maryland Medical System, June 1996

Medical Education

  • Doctor of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia, January 1990

Certifications

  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery
  • Board Certified in Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
  • Certified in Abiomed ventricular assist device implantation, Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Where I see my Patients

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Centra Lynchburg General Hospital

1901 Tate Springs Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Get Directions
Call 434.200.3000

Other Locations

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CMG Stroobants Cardiovascular Center - Lynchburg

2410 Atherholt Road
Lynchburg, VA 24501

Phone Number

434.200.5252

Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center

1701 Thomson Dr.
Lynchburg, VA 24501

Phone Number

434.200.4522

News Articles

Rating & Reviews

4.8 out of 5
Patient Rating - 66 Ratings
Provider discussed treatment options
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Likelihood of recommending this provider
9 Reviews
08/22/2023
Dr. Saum is the best!!!! I am so impressed with him and he put me at ease right away!
05/21/2023
I wish I had met him sooner. His details were clear to me and he gave me a sense of compassion.
04/23/2023
Will definitely return for further evaluations and care
04/23/2023
Dr. Saum is excellent in interfacing with his patients
03/12/2023
Dr. Saum listened to my concerns and talked about the echo I had that morning and plans to continue to watch the issues I have.
02/20/2023
Perfect experience
01/12/2023
The doctor and his PCA both had worked with the doctors that cared for my mother ...even from UVA. My father and we're very impressed and felt comfortable with them both!
12/27/2022
Everyone at this practice was exceptional to work with.
11/07/2022
Very thorough, caring.

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