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 Center, 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
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: 100
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 Center, 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
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: 100
Comments
- "Dr sussman was very knowledgeable about my condition and he showed great patience and respect for me in answering all my questions."
Feb 20, 2021 - "they are all wonderful and very helpful"
Feb 6, 2021 - "Dr. Sussman is an outstanding physician/surgeon and a very kind gentleman."
Jan 25, 2021 - "I've been under Dr. Sussman's care for 3-1/2 years (melanoma). I remain thankful for his expertise and the outstanding care he and his staff have provided. I am blessed to have been referred to Dr. Sussman by my dermatologist (who diagnosed my melanoma and took urgent steps to ensure immediate, top-notch treatment)."
Jan 20, 2021 - "Dr. Sussman and his support staff were far beyond the rating of 10 that was provided...they are simply off the chart!!! They are ALL courteous and respectful and very knowledgeable. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure they are discussing facts simply and clearly, and take all the time needed to review step and procedures with me. they are quick to respond to phone calls and/or emails, and I must commend and recommend the doctors, staff and the hospital to anyone in need of medical care!!!"
Jan 16, 2021 - "Dr. Sussman's team is the BEST!!"
Dec 19, 2020 - "The Doctor and his assistants were outstanding! they listened and cared about my well being. I am very impressed and blessed to have a team like this!!!!"
Dec 19, 2020 - "Dr Sussman was terrific. the operation and follow up was great"
Dec 5, 2020 - "Best doctor"
Nov 17, 2020 - "Dr Sussman has helped me through this journey with cancer over the last four years, I have a lot confidence in him. Jenny his surgical nurse and Donna at the front are extremely helpful"
Nov 14, 2020
- "Very impressed with the expertise and concern of both nurse and doctor."
Nov 9, 2020 - "My provider has been 100 percent on point and I would not change how I feel for anything and any reason."
Oct 19, 2020 - "*Dr. Sussman knows his stuff! He was very informative, encouraging and direct. I look forward to being his patient."
Sep 25, 2020 - "Dr. Sussman is fantastic. Period."
Sep 7, 2020 - "Excellent care"
Sep 2, 2020 - "*Dr. Sussman paid strict attention to his surgery performance."
Jul 14, 2020 - "I feel safe in his care."
Jul 11, 2020 - "Dr. Sussman and his staff are the absolute best at what they do. His nurse is caring and highly-skilled. The medical assistant was hysterical! She was chatting and joking because she could probably see I was nervous. She was really great!"
Jun 25, 2020 - "*Dr. Sussman has always gone beyond the excellent care given to me. He has caught medical concerns twice that may not have been detected if he had not seen a concern on my MRI."
Jun 17, 2020 - "Dr. Sussman is compassionate, caring & confident He is one of the Best MDs I have seen in my 65 years This last visit was my last as I completed my follow-up care with melanoma"
Jun 8, 2020
- "I feel very fortunate to have been assigned to Dr. Sassmon. The best available!"
May 17, 2020 - "*Dr. Sussman care very much about my total health. I think he wants me to live to 100 years. I trust him and like him very much."
Apr 20, 2020
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