Edward R. Setser, MD
Thoracic & Cardiac Surgeon
Laryngeal Cancer Lung Cancer Pericardial Mesothelioma Peritoneal Mesothelioma Pleural Mesothelioma
Lobectomy Pleurectomy with Decortication (P/D) Pneumonectomy Thoracoscopy Thoracotomy
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.
Davidson College
Education
East Carolina University - 1985
Medical School
Eisenhower Army Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center
Residency
American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
UK North Fork Valley Community Health Center
Languages: English/Spanish
(606) 439-1559
750 Morton Blvd
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons
December 06, 2015
by Caroline Brazell for Ray Brazell
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“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.”