Oncology
Suresh Ramalingam, MD
Professor Roberto C. Goizueta Distinguished Chair for Cancer Research, Emory University School of Medicine
Dr. Suresh S. Ramalingam is a nationally recognized thoracic oncologist and Executive Director of Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University. Board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, he specializes in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with particular expertise in molecularly targeted therapy and immunotherapy approaches. His research focuses on developing novel treatment options for lung cancer patients with EGFR mutations, leading work tha
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Medical Oncology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Kilpauk Medical College, Madras, India — M.D., 1992
- Wayne State University Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1993-1997
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2000-2002
Peer Recognition
- American Society of Clinical Oncology — Fellow (FASCO)
- Atlanta Magazine — Top Doctors
2018-2025 (8 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Georgia Cancer Coalition — Distinguished Cancer Scholar
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- James Eckman Award for Excellence in Teaching at Emory
- ECOG-ACRIN Young Investigator Award
- NCI Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award
- MilliPub Club recognition
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- Emory University Hospital Midtown
- Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Emory Healthcare
Languages
English, Tamil
Experience
30+ years in practice