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Cassandre Benay

MD, MSc, FRCSC

General Surgeon

Endocrine Thyroid & Parathyroid

Highly specialized endocrine & general surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive management of thyroid and parathyroid disorders, prioritizing rapid recovery and minimal scarring for his patients.

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Experience:

7 years

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Location:

Montréal, QC

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English, French

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Treats:

Adults

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Procedural expertise

About

Dr. Cassandre Benay is a highly specialized, board-certified General and Endocrine Surgeon practicing at VM Med in Montreal. Following his comprehensive surgical residency at McGill University, Dr. Benay completed a fellowship in Endocrine Surgery at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. He is a leading regional expert in the surgical management of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. Most notably, Dr. Benay is a pioneer in Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)—a cutting-edge, scarless technique that treats thyroid nodules without the need for traditional open neck surgery.

He offers surgical management of a wide range of General Surgical conditions including but not limited to:

  • Advanced Endocrine Surgery: Expert surgical management of thyroid cancer, complex goiters, parathyroid disease (hyperparathyroidism), and adrenal tumors.
  • Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): A state-of-the-art, minimally invasive treatment that shrinks benign thyroid nodules using targeted heat, avoiding the need for a surgical incision or general anesthesia.
  • General Surgery: Comprehensive surgical care for abdominal conditions, including minimally invasive hernia repair and gallbladder removal.
  • Minimally Invasive Techniques: Utilizing laparoscopy and precision surgical technology to ensure faster recovery, hidden or minimal scarring, and optimized patient outcomes.

Dr. Benay has published in prestigious journals, presented at international surgical conferences, and contributed to surgical textbooks.

He is one of the few surgeons in the private sector with a dedicated fellowship in endocrine surgery, offering high-volume expertise for thyroid patients.

Provider insights

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Advanced training

  • Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery: Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, 2018
    • An elite subspecialty fellowship at one of the top-ranked hospital systems in the world
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Training & credentials

  • Residency in General Surgery, McGill University, 2011 - 2017
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of British Columbia, 2007 - 2011
  • Master of Science (MSc), Experimental Surgery, McGill University, 2004 - 2006
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Career

  • Attending General & Endocrine Surgeon, VM Med, Montreal, QC), 2021- Present
    • Lead specialized thyroid and endocrine care
  • Laparoscopic & Endocrine Surgeon, CIUSS de l'Ouest-de-l'île-de-Montréal, 2018 - Present
  • Faculty Lecturer, McGill University
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Memberships

  • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
  • Member, Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ)

Sees patients at:

VM Med

1538 Rue Sherbrooke O suite 1000 10th floor,
Montréal, QC H3G 1L3, Canada

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I see Dr. Benay?

Consultations are typically booked within 2 weeks of diagnostics/ medical info being provided.

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Does Dr. Benay do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

Dr. Benay is within my home province, can they provide me surgical services?

Dr. Benay can see patients from all provinces, including Québec, seeking private general or endocrine surgery care.

What languages does Dr. Benay speak?

English, French

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Benay?

Patients commonly seek Dr. Benay's expertise because they may be experiencing a thyroid nodule, thyroid cancer, a complex goiter, hyperparathyroidism, or an adrenal tumor, and are considering minimally invasive thyroid, parathyroid, or adrenal surgery. Dr. Benay completed a fellowship in endocrine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and serves as a Faculty Lecturer at McGill University.

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Dr. Benay with a patient