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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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Dr Kassim is friendly and courteous and a great Dr.
November 7, 2025
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Dr. Kassim was exceptionally nice & very professional, and explained everything thoroughly to both me and my daughter.
November 4, 2025
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Dr. Kassim went above & beyond taking time to explain everything to my wife & I! His bedside manner was above anything I have witnessed.
October 21, 2025
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He is great
October 14, 2025
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Dr. Kassim always makes me feel comfortable during my examination. He willingly shares information about my health status.
October 1, 2025
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Dr Kassim always shows how much he cares. He's the best
September 2, 2025
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Dr. Kassim is always very kind and helpful. He explains everything very clearly.
August 21, 2025
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Love Dr Kassim, trust him with my life
August 19, 2025
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Dr. Kassim took the time to listen to my concerns and address them. He explained medical terminology in a conceptual manner that I understood.
August 2, 2025
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