Sumithira Vasu, MBBS
Physician
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Acute Myeloid Leukemias Anemia, Aplastic Blood Cancers Bone Marrow Transplantation Hematology Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal Myelodysplastic Syndromes Precursor B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma Precursor T-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
Biography
I’m an oncologist treating patients with leukemia. I specialize in hematology with a specific focus on acute myeloid leukemias, myelodysplastic syndromes and bone marrow transplantation. Every day, my colleagues and I at the OSUCCC – James collaborate to create targeted therapies for each patient.
I serve as an assistant professor in Ohio State’s division of hematology. In addition to teaching, I participate in grant-funded research to better understand specific cancers. I focus on developing pharmacologic and immunologic therapies to pre-emptively manage cancer relapse following bone marrow transplantation.
Cancer is complex, but I’m confident our research continues to bring us closer to finding a cure. My work has been featured in medical publications, including Leukemia & Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplantation and Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
It’s an honor to work at one of the nation’s premier cancer hospitals. Our collective expertise results in faster responses, fewer side effects and more hope for cancer patients everywhere.
Education and Background
- Education
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Thanjavur Medical College
Thanjavur, India
- Residencies
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Saint Vincent Hospital
Worcester, MA
- Fellowship
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Transfusion Medicine
Warren Magnuson Clinical Center
Bethesda, MD
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Hematology/Oncology
National Institute of Health - NHLBI
Bethesda, MD
- Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Hematology)
American Board of Pathology (Subspecialty: Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine)
- Academic Department
Department of Internal Medicine
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Division of Hematology
I see patients at
The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the university requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their university responsibilities. As of 11/21/2019, Dr. Vasu has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Reviews
Patient Satisfaction Review
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Overall Ratings (out of 60 reviews)
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Patient Comments (6 total comments)
Dr Vasu and her staff have been amazing through my husband's four years of treatment. My husband is alive today because of the James and Dr Vasu! Could not have asked for a better doctor.
good
My care by the doctor and staff was so great. I would recommend everyone to your facility. They were all super.
Excellent!!!
Dr Vasu is an amazing doctor. She is very knowledge and truly cares about all of her patients. Dr Vasu and her staff are wonderful!
Dr.Vasu is a great Doctor.
