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Adetola A. Kassim MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Areas of Expertise

  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Hematologic Cancer
  • Hematology
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Leukemia, Acute and Chronic
  • Stem Cell Transplant

Location

1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3903
Nashville, TN 37232

Languages

  • English
  • Yoruba

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Lagos, 1988
  • Internship - North General Hospital, 1995
  • Residency - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1997
  • Fellowship - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 1999

Board Certifications

  • Hematology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999

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Patient Comments

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He always listens and answers questions. And doesn't make me feel like a dummy for asking.
June 19, 2025
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DR Kassim was superior as usual.
June 18, 2025
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We love Dr. Kassim. Very thankful for his knowledge, his upbeat attitude and down to earth personality.
May 28, 2025
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My doctor is great
May 27, 2025
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Good
February 25, 2025
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Dr.Kassim is the most patient doctor and goes over everything clearly to make sure I understand.
February 20, 2025
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He is a wonderful doctor.
February 19, 2025
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We like Dr. Kassim. The only problem is that everybody else likes him too, so it's hard to get an appointment.
January 21, 2025
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The PA was very good
January 15, 2025
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