Edward R. Setser, MD

Thoracic & Cardiac Surgeon

Conditions Treated

Laryngeal Cancer Lung Cancer Pericardial Mesothelioma Peritoneal Mesothelioma Pleural Mesothelioma

Bio & Insurance Information

Dr. Edward Setser is a cardiothoracic surgeon, currently practicing at the UK North Fork Valley Community Health Center, starting his medical career by completing the courses of the East Carolina University Medical School in 1985. With two residencies completed at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center, Dr. Setser is a specialist in mesothelioma, and a host of other cancers that affect the chest or thoracic area. Dr. Edward Setser was a military surgeon before starting to focus on research and studies for the above mentioned cancer types. He served in two US Army hospitals before accepting his current position in 2011 at the University of Kentucky.


Education & Training

Davidson College

Education

East Carolina University - 1985

Medical School

Eisenhower Army Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center

Residency

Board Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Hospitals & Clinics

UK North Fork Valley Community Health Center

Languages: English/Spanish

(606) 439-1559

750 Morton Blvd

Hazard, Kentucky 41701

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Publications

Dr. Edward R. Setser has contributed to 2 publications.

The dangers of gathering data: surgeon-specific outcomes revisited

. Ferraris, V. A., Ferraris, S. P., Wehner, P. S., Setser, E. R.; Int J Angiol.

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Splenic autotransplantation: determination of the optimum amount required for maximum survival.

Steely, W. M., Satava, R. M., Brigham, R. A., Setser, E. R., Davies, R. S.; J Surg Res.

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Memberships

American College of Phlobology

Society of Thoracic Surgeons

December 06, 2015

by Caroline Brazell for Ray Brazell

Wait Time

Staff

Helpfulness

Knowledge

“The Doctor was a great help telling us what the problem was and what we need to do. Since we are 3 hours away he sent us to Jackson Wy because it was closer. I really appreciate the advice since I don’t have to drive on bad roads.”