John Suh, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.444.5571
- Desk:
- 216.444.5574
- Fax:
- 216.445.1068
Additional Locations
Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.636.0007
- Desk:
- 216.444.5574
- Fax:
- 216.445.1068
Treatment & Services
- Adult Neuro-Oncology
- Body Radiosurgery
- Brain Tumor Management
- Cancer Center
- External Beam Radiotherapy
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Novalis Radiosurgery/Radiotherapy
- Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
- Pediatric Radiotherapy
- Radiation Oncology
- Radiation Therapy
- Spine Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Adult Brain Tumors
- Anaplastic Astrocytomas
- Anaplastic Oligodendrogliomas
- Astrocytoma
- Benign Brain Tumors
- Benign Tumors of the Spinal Cord
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Lymphoma
- Brain Metastases
- Cavernous Sinus Tumors
- Central Nervous System (CNS) Malignancies
- Chordomas
- Clival Chordomas
- Ependymomas
- Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Hemangioblastomas
- Heterotopic Ossification
- Malignant Gliomas
- Malignant Tumors of the Spinal Cord
- Meningioma
- Ocular Lymphomas
- Ocular Metastasis
- Oligodendroglioma
- Ophthalmic Tumors
- Oral Cancer
- Pediatric Brain Cancer
- Pediatric Rare Cancer and Blood Disease Program
- Pituitary Tumors
- Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphomas
- Retinal Hemangioma
- Schwannoma
- Skull Base Cancer
- Spinal Cancer
- Spinal Metastases
- Spine Tumors
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Uveal Melanoma
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View All PlansAbout John Suh, MD
John Suh, MD, is the Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology and Associate Director of the Gamma Knife Center at the Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center at Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Suh received his Bachelor's and Medical degrees from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Fla. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship at Cleveland Clinic from 1990 to 1995 and joined the Staff in 1995. He was the Residency Program Director from 1996 to 2002.
Dr. Suh is a written and oral Board Examiner for the American Board of Radiology. He serves as a reviewer for various medical journals and is a member of various medical societies.
His primary research interests are brain tumors, Gamma Knife radiosurgery and innovative radiation modalities. He has participated in numerous in-house, pharmaceutical and cooperative group trials.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1991
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Radiation Oncology
Cleveland,
OH
1995
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Radiation Oncology
Cleveland,
OH
1994
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Transitional
Cleveland,
OH
1991
Medical Education - University of Miami School of Medicine
MD
Miami,
FL
1990
Undergraduate - University of Miami
Biology
Coral Gables,
FL
1986
Professional Highlights
- Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology
- Associate Director of Cleveland Clinic's Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Center
- Former Residency Program Director for Department of Radiation Oncology
Certifications
- Radiology - Radiation Oncology
Specialty Interests
Brain tumor, gamma knife
Awards & Honors
National Brain Tumor Foundation Clinical Research Award, presented at Society of Neuro-Oncology meeting, 2003- ESTRO/ASTRO Traveling Fellowship Award, 1999
Memberships
- International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society (ISRS)
- American College of Radiology (ACR)
- American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
- Society of Chairmen of Academic Radiation Oncology Programs (SCAROP)
- Society of Neuro-Oncology (SNO)
Research & Publications
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As of 4/14/2024, Dr. Suh has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Royalty Payments. Dr. Suh receives or has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- MedLever, Inc.
Right to Future Distribution of Cleveland Clinic Financial Interest. Dr. Suh may receive future financial benefits from the Cleveland Clinic for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- MedLever, Inc.
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76 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
8 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024
Dr. Suh was exemplary and wonderful in every way. He was kind, empathetic, and very thorough. He carefully described my situation, and thoughtfully outlined all options. He was very generous with his time and very clear in his advice moving forward. I felt reassured and confident with his advice and recommendations.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024
Dr. Suh and his staff have been superb.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
Dr. Suh was a very polite, understanding and caring person.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024
Dr Suh is very concerned (.as is staff) about my well being.
Reviewed on May 28, 2024
Dr. Suh did a fantastic job of explaining options, decisions for treatment and reasons. He was so calm. He stopped what he was doing on his computer, turned to face us and gave his undivided attention to us!
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024
Dr. Suh is always pleasant and shows great concern and compassion for me when we meet.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023
Dr.Suh was very kind and gave very complete details of the upcoming procedure.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Dr Suh was very professional and helpful. He listened to my concerns and answer my questions. He assisted the technicians preparing for the radiation. They were SO attentive and not rushing me. They could not have been better!!!