Luay Susan, MD
Additional Locations
Urology
Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
33100 Cleveland Clinic Blvd.
Avon , OH 44011
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5600
- Fax:
- 440.204.7584
Treatment & Services
- Benign Prostate Surgery
- Bladder Tumor Biopsy
- Bladder Tumor Resection
- Brachytherapy
- Circumcision
- Cystoscopy
- Neuromodulation
- Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate
- Prostate Biopsy
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
- Urodynamic Studies
- Urology
- Vasectomy
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Irritating Foods
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Hematuria
- Hydrocele
- Hydrocele Hernia
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypogonadism
- Kidney Infections
- Kidney Stones
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Penile Fracture
- Peyronie's Disease
- Priapism
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Disease
- Prostatitis
- Spermatocele
- Testicular Cancer
- Urethral Strictures
- Urinary Fistulas
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection
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View All PlansAbout Luay Susan, MD
Luay Susan, M.D. is a staff urologist in the department of regional urology, at Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute. He was appointed in 2001.
Dr. Susan’s primary interests are benign prostate hyperplasia, prostate cancer, bladder cancer and urinary incontinence.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2001
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Research Urological Institute
Cleveland,
OH USA
2001
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Kidney Transplant
Cleveland,
OH USA
1977
Residency - St. Vincent Health Center
Surgery
Erie,
PA USA
1976
Residency - Children's Hospital of Buffalo
Urology
Buffalo,
NY USA
1975
Residency - Hamot Medical Center
Surgery
Erie,
PA USA
1973
Internship - St. John Medical Center
Rotation
Westlake,
OH USA
1971
Medical Education - University of Baghdad College of Medicine
MD
Baghdad,
Iraq
1970
Undergraduate - University of Baghdad
Baghdad,
1966
Certifications
- Urology
Specialty Interests
Reconstructive surgery, urology, bladder cancer, enlarged prostate, kidney stones, neurogenic bladder, overactive bladder, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, urinary incontinence
Innovations & Patents
- A total of 37 innovations submitted to Cleveland Clinic from 2002-2009 and has 5 non medical innovationsPublications in Scientific Journals
- Diabetes Mellitus alters predictive value of PSA Ayman Moussa,Ahmed Ragheb, Luay Susan, Stephen Jones and Gaurang Shah Accepted for poster presentation at North Central Section of the AUA in Phoenix, Arizona Nov. 2009
- Evolution of surgical technique in partial nephrectomy for renal tumors Gaurang Shah, Luay Susan and Inderbir Gill Accepted for poster presentation at the Annual British Association of Urological Surgeons June 2009
- The perception of family history risk and its estimate role of having prostate cancer in the contemporary era Ayman Moussa,Gaurang Shah, Luay Susan, Changhong Yu, Michael Kattan and Stephen Jones Journal of Urology 181,4 suppl.748; 2009
- How to manage BOO with temporary prostatic stent Neal Shore, Mirza Baig, Anthony Cantwell Douglas Chinn and Luay Susan Hands On-the latest in urological surgical techniques Urology Times 16,July 2009
- Female circumcision: History,medical and psychological complications, and initiatives to eradicate this practice Gaurang Shah , Luay Susan and Jean Furcroy Presented at AUA in May 2008 , Orlando,Florida The Canadian Journal of Urology; 16(2);4576 April 2009
- Office-based thermotherapy improves symptom score and flow rate in BPH patients with medically refractory lower urinary tract symptoms Shikha Sharma, Luay P Susan, and Craig D. Zippe Urology News, Cleveland Clinic, Glickman Urological Institute 15:16,2006-2007
- Clinical and urodynamic study of 15 patients with continent urinary diversion. Salah H. Falih, Luay P. Susan and Shawqi G. Gazala, Basrah Journal of Surgery; 1:25, 1997.
- Gross haematuria in 62 patients. The value of cystoscopy at different age groups. Luay P. Susan, Basrah Journal of Surgery; 2: 33, 1996.
- Continent urinary reconstruction (Kock Pouch). Luay P. Susan, Basrah Journal of Surgery; 2: 19, 1995
- Yields from transrectal needle biopsy of prostate. Luay P. Susan, Luay Y. Askar and Mazin H. Al-Hawaz, Basrah Journal of Surgery; 1: 64, 1995.
- Biochemical comparison of human seminal plasma in fertile and Idiopathic infertile males. Lamia M. Al-Namma , Sawsan Y. Al-Kass , and Luay P. Susan, Basrah Journal of Surgery; 1: 59: 1995.
- The incidence and composition of urinary stones in southern Iraq. Lamia. Al-Namaa, Luay P. Susan, Yasin A. Baqir , Hikmat A. Rasoul and Mustafa A. Al-Khaddar, Saudi. Med. Journal; 8: 456, 1987.
- Transpubic repair of membranous urethral stricture. Luay P. Susan and Hikmat A. Rasoul, The Journal of the Faculty of Medicine (Baghdad); 25: 89,1983.
- Continent non-refluxing ileal bladder. Luay P. Susan, Hikmat A. Rasoul and Ramzy P. Attisha, The Journal of the Faculty of Medicine (Baghdad); 25: 81, 1983.
- Reactions to iodinated contrast media. Luay P. Susan, The Medical Journal of Basrah University; 5: 121, 1982.
- Tapered ileal ureter in severe renal damage. Luay P. Susan, Hikmat A. Rasoul and Waddeh Al-Badir, The Medical Journal of Basrah University; 5: 71, 1982.
- Palatal metastasis in renal cell carcinoma. James D. Daughtry, Luay P. Susan, Ralph A. Straffon and Bruce H. Stewart, Urology; 13: 304,1979.
- Mortality and morbidity of bilateral nephrectomy; analysis of 305 cases. E. Yarematsu, Luay P. Susan, and Lynn Banowsky, Urology; 12: 55,1978.
- Avascular necrosis following renal transplantation. Luay P. Susan, William E. Braun and Lynn H. Banowsky, Urology; 11: 225, 1978.
- Ruptured human renal allograft; pathogenesis and management. Luay P. Susan, William E. Braun and Lynn H. Banowsky, Urology; 11: 53, 1978.
- Delayed calyceal cutaneous fistula after renal transplantation. Luay P. Susan, James D. Daughtry and William E. Braun, Cleveland Clinic Quarterly; 45: 287,1978.
- A case of giant pheochromocytoma. James D. Daughtry, Luay P. Susan, Ralph A. Straffon and Bruce H. Stewart, Journal of Urology; 118: 840, 1977.
- Ileal conduit and cystectomy; a 10-year retrospective study. James D. Daughtry, Luay P. Susan, Bruce H.Stewart and Ralph A.Straffon Journal of Urology; 118: 556, 1977
- Regression of cancer metastasis by high dose of diethylstilbestrol diphosphate. Luay P. Susan, Robert J. Marsh and William C. Adkins, Urology ; 7: 598,1976.
- Phenolization of bladder in treatment of massive intractable hematuria. Luay P. Susan and Robert J. Marsh , Urology; 5: 119, 1975.
- Compete duplication of urethra. Luay P. Susan, Robert J. Marsh and Anthony F. Kaminsky, Urology ;5: 390, 1975.
Research & Publications
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320 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Listens | 5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
25 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024
Dr. Susan is exceptional!!
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024
I am extremely thankful of Dr. Susan for discovering my Cancer. I was referred to Dr. Susan.He immediately spotted my high PSA numbers. He ordered a biopsy and foundThat I had Prostate cancer
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024
Dr Susan referred me to the appropriate surgeons. I was pleased with their advice and and based on that I am scheduled for surgery om March 4..
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023
Dr Susan & all staff were very professional, patient, compassionate, & caring
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
Dr Susan never hurried me was very patient with my questions
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023
Doctor didn't seem to care much about why I was there. Did a quick exam and proceeded to tell me I needed a biopsy without any reason.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Dr. Susan has an extremely good manner of talking to patients.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
I received an excellent experience with my Dr.Luay Susan during my office visit. Which his office secretary was president and documenting my medical care services.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Dr Luay Susan is an exceptional Urologist. Who thinks and plans ahead of a possible test I could take to prevent a possible health problem issue. Such as taking a urine test to test my sugar level. Due to increased urination.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023
Trust in a Doctor is a must and liked his approach to Health Care
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023
Wonderfull dr thankyou again dr
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023
Great doctor and assistants are awesome.
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2023
Dr. Susan gave me wonderful care and advice + a referral to an expert nurse practitioner for my ED problem. Excellent doctor!
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2023
Dr Susan berg, friendly and caring.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023
I really liked the presence of the scribe that better enabled Dr Susan to attend to my needs
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023
Dr. Susan was very kind and understanding and thorough. He made sure my husband and I understood what he was doing and saying. He explained the necessary steps very well.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2023
He is the kind of doctor who can celebrate good news AND compassionately share bad news.
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023
DR.SUSAN WAS VERY NICE ,DR.SUSAN WAS VERY NICE AS ALWAYS. AFTER THE PROCEDURE, HE gave us the good results shook our hand and told us when to come back.
Reviewed on May 16, 2023
Jenifer, the nurse of Dr. Susan is very helpful
Reviewed on May 10, 2023
Just moved here from seeing UVA Charlottesville. The CC is amazing! Dr Susan great demeanor and forthright. The entirety of being part of CC service cannot be understated in terms of its high quality
Reviewed on May 8, 2023
Dr. Susan was transparent, thoughtful and thorough.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
I never feel rushed with Dr Susan. He always listens and takes the time to explain things; sometimes more than once if I don't understand something.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023
Very happy with Dr. Susan and his whole staff in being very diligent in my care and diagnosis.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023
Dr are always great
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023
Dr. Susan is an outstanding urologist! Very caring and professional!