Saum, Kenneth MD Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Board Certified   SIU Physicians & Surgeons 305 West Jackson St Suite 105 Carbondale, IL 62901 (618) 536-2565 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Accepting new patients Hospital Affiliations: Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Herrin Hospital Medical Education: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medical, Richmond, VA Internship: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland Residency: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland Fellowships: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland Professional Societies: American Medical Association Society of Thoracic Surgeons University of Maryland Surgical Society The Mended Hearts Inc., Blue Ridge Chapter #16 Phi Theta Kappa Professional Recognition: University of Maryland Medical System, Division of Thoracic Surgery Baltimore, Maryland, Staff Physician Lynchburg Cardiothoracic Surgery, Inc, Lynchburg, Virginia Biographical Information: Dr Saum was born and raised in Maryland. He practiced in a small Virginia town before serving in the U.S. Army in a forward surgical team in Afghanistan and Iraq. After his time overseas he returned to Baltimore for additional training in thoracic surgical oncology. Professional Interests: Dr. Saum has interests in minimal invasive thoracic surgery, beating heart surgery and valve replacement surgery.