Dr. Sumanth Suresh to Lead Division of Transplant Surgery
Jan 1, 2025
The Department of Surgery at Downstate is proud to announce the appointment of Dr.
Sumanth C. Suresh, MD, FACS, as the Chief of the Division of Transplant. Dr. Suresh
assumes this pivotal role in addition to his distinguished leadership as Chief of
Surgical Oncology and leadership positions within the Division of General Surgery.
A renowned expert in transplant surgery, Dr. Suresh brings a wealth of knowledge and
experience to the transplant chief position. He has completed advanced fellowships
in Abdominal Organ Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at the distinguished
institutions Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Medical Center. His depth of
expertise and clinical acumen are widely recognized, and he has been at the forefront
of advancing transplant care for patients in Brooklyn at SUNY Downstate.
SUNY Downstate’s transplant program stands as one of the most active and impactful
programs in New York State. It has a vital presence as the only transplant center
in Brooklyn, a borough of over 2 million people. The program provides world-class
care to a diverse community and serves a crucial role in breaking down barriers to
transplantation for underserved and marginalized populations. It is recognized for
having the largest percentage of Medicaid and minority patients among transplant programs
in New York City. The program's remarkable outcomes, including outstanding post-surgical
kidney function and survival rates, underscore its exceptional standard of care. The
success of this program is a testament to the collaborative, multidisciplinary approach
that defines its model of care.
Dr. Suresh’s leadership is poised to further elevate the transplant program, advancing
its mission to deliver equitable, life-saving transplant care to patients. Under his
stewardship, the program will continue to set the standard for excellence in transplant
surgery, providing transformative care for patients and their families.
Please join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Suresh on this appointment.
His visionary leadership and dedication to advancing transplant care will continue
to enhance the program’s unparalleled reputation for excellence.