Jeffrey Sussman, MD
Professor of Surgery, Interim Chair, Department of Surgery
Specialties
Surgical Oncology, Cancer, Oncology, Esophageal Diseases, GI Oncology, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma, Sarcomas, Pancreatic Disease, Islet Cell Transplant, Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal & Endocrine Surgery, Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery, Tumors
Department
Surgery
UC Health Affiliations
University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute, Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Skin Cancer/Melanoma Center, Pancreatic Disease Center, Liver and Bile Duct Cancer Center, Pancreatic Cancer Center, Best Doctors and Top Doctors
Jeffrey Sussman, MD, is Professor of Surgical Oncology and serves on the executive committee of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute and Program leader for Melanoma and Sarcoma sections. He trained in General Surgery and Critical Care Surgery at the University of Michigan and has additional fellowship training in Surgical Oncology from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He completed Medical School at UCLA and Tumor Immunology Research at the NIH. He joined the Department of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati in 1997.
His clinical practice focuses on surgical oncology with an emphasis on melanoma, sarcoma, and gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary/pancreas malignancies and endocrine neoplasms. He is a member of the Pancreas, Esophagus and Liver Disease Centers and co-initiated the Cytoreduction and Hyperthermic Chemoperfusion (HIPEC) program at UC for the treatment of advanced appendix and peritoneal surface malignancies. He also established the regional hyperthermic chemotherapy perfusion program for advanced extremity melanoma, merkel cell and other soft tissue cancers.
Dr. Sussman is active in clinical research. He has served as principal investigator for a variety of laboratory and clinical trials, many exploring how the human immune response can be altered to improve cancer therapy. He has published numerous articles focused on advancing treatments and understanding of melanoma and other solid tumors. He has been named a ‘Best Doctor in America’ by Cincy Magazine and is a member of America’s Top Surgeons. He sees patients at the UC Health Barrett Center in Clifton and the UC Health Physicians Office in West Chester.
Clifton
UC Health Barrett Cancer Center
234 Goodman Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Phone: (513) 584-8900
Fax: (513) 584-0459
Map and Directions
West Chester
UC Health Physicians Office North (West Chester)
7690 Discovery Drive
Suite 2300
West Chester, Ohio 45069
Phone: (513) 584-8900
Fax: (513) 475-7451
Map and Directions
Medical School
- UCLA Medical Center - Los Angeles, CA
Residency
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI
Fellowship
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Houston, TX
Responses: 102
Specialties
Surgical Oncology, Cancer, Oncology, Esophageal Diseases, GI Oncology, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma, Sarcomas, Pancreatic Disease, Islet Cell Transplant, Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal & Endocrine Surgery, Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery, Tumors
Department
Surgery
UC Health Affiliations
University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute, Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Skin Cancer/Melanoma Center, Pancreatic Disease Center, Liver and Bile Duct Cancer Center, Pancreatic Cancer Center, Best Doctors and Top Doctors
Jeffrey Sussman, MD, is Professor of Surgical Oncology and serves on the executive committee of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute and Program leader for Melanoma and Sarcoma sections. He trained in General Surgery and Critical Care Surgery at the University of Michigan and has additional fellowship training in Surgical Oncology from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He completed Medical School at UCLA and Tumor Immunology Research at the NIH. He joined the Department of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati in 1997.
His clinical practice focuses on surgical oncology with an emphasis on melanoma, sarcoma, and gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary/pancreas malignancies and endocrine neoplasms. He is a member of the Pancreas, Esophagus and Liver Disease Centers and co-initiated the Cytoreduction and Hyperthermic Chemoperfusion (HIPEC) program at UC for the treatment of advanced appendix and peritoneal surface malignancies. He also established the regional hyperthermic chemotherapy perfusion program for advanced extremity melanoma, merkel cell and other soft tissue cancers.
Dr. Sussman is active in clinical research. He has served as principal investigator for a variety of laboratory and clinical trials, many exploring how the human immune response can be altered to improve cancer therapy. He has published numerous articles focused on advancing treatments and understanding of melanoma and other solid tumors. He has been named a ‘Best Doctor in America’ by Cincy Magazine and is a member of America’s Top Surgeons. He sees patients at the UC Health Barrett Center in Clifton and the UC Health Physicians Office in West Chester.
Clifton
UC Health Barrett Cancer Center
234 Goodman Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Phone: (513) 584-8900
Fax: (513) 584-0459
Map and Directions
West Chester
UC Health Physicians Office North (West Chester)
7690 Discovery Drive
Suite 2300
West Chester, Ohio 45069
Phone: (513) 584-8900
Fax: (513) 475-7451
Map and Directions
Medical School
- UCLA Medical Center - Los Angeles, CA
Residency
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI
Fellowship
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Houston, TX
Responses: 102
Comments
- "Dr. Sussman was very helpful during my consultation. He explained everything in terms I could understand. He was patient when my fears got the best of me."
Mar 25, 2019 - "very good communication with my problem"
Mar 25, 2019 - "Dr Sussman and his team were wonderful. made sure I understood up coming procedure. And let me know what recovery would look like. So appreciated"
Mar 20, 2019 - "dr sussman answered all my concerns."
Mar 20, 2019 - "No concerns or complaints. Dr. Sussman does a fine job."
Mar 4, 2019 - "appreciate provider greatly."
Feb 20, 2019 - "I have found that this office and all the personnel are very organized and prepared to care for their patients with the utmost respect."
Jan 22, 2019 - "I feel like I am in the best hands possible. The staff from sign in the departure is warm and welcoming. They make you feel like family and at times that you are the only patient they have. Very patient and asking and answering questions. We we're never rushed and left with knowing what was coming up next ."
Jan 16, 2019 - "Very professional and courteous. I felt I received EXCELLENT care."
Jan 9, 2019 - "Dr. Sussman is an extremely excellent and outstanding surgeon and an outstanding gentleman."
Dec 28, 2018
- "he is the best in my eyes"
Dec 20, 2018 - "Dr. Sussman and his staff having never seen me in person prior to this visit were completely prepared with mu case history and were ready to outline future treatments. I could not ask for better treatment by Dr. Sussman and his entire staff."
Nov 17, 2018 - "Dr. Sussman is amazing. He instills confidence that I'm getting the best care for my specific situation. he's kind and answers all questions is an easily understandable way. He comes across as the expert in this field which is critical as a patient facing surgery. I'm so appreciative and fortunate to have found Dr. Sussman to handle my care."
Nov 11, 2018 - "Dr. Sussman is a stellar physician with both an abundance of knowledge as well as compassion and great bed-side manners. He stands up to his wonderful reputation."
Nov 5, 2018 - "Very nice"
Oct 31, 2018 - "A skilled Physician, but sometimes difficult to understand. Unfortunately, always seems to be in a hurry, limiting actual interaction to a couple of minutes."
Oct 27, 2018 - "Compassionate & reassuring."
Oct 23, 2018 - "All was well!"
Oct 20, 2018 - "I saw Dr. Sussman for a second opinion and decided to have him do my surgery."
Oct 17, 2018 - "Dr. Sussman is top notch. I have recommended him to several friends."
Oct 13, 2018
- "Dr. Sussman rocks! His nurse, is really awesome, too. If anyone has any issues with Dr. Sussman or anyone on his care team, have them call me and I'll straighten them out."
Aug 27, 2018 - "Very quick action to handle my problem"
Aug 15, 2018 - "*Dr. Sussman and both nurses were very professional and efficient."
Aug 14, 2018 - "Dr. Sussman is smart, competent, & caring. I am so lucky he was/ is my MD for my cancer care and follow-up"
Jul 30, 2018 - "Dr Sussman did not seem rushed, he sat and talked to us explaining things well."
Jul 23, 2018 - "I was referred to Dr. Susmann Because of a skin cancer problem. He suggested that I receive radiation instead of surgery. I was very pleased with the doctor and am following up with his advice."
Jul 19, 2018 - "Very kind and patient with questions. Reassuring."
Jul 18, 2018
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