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Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC

(18 Ratings)

Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

McGill University Faculty of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: thoracentesis, mesothelioma, epigastric hernia, and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code J4-1
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 445-6860

Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC is a thoracic surgeon in Cleveland, OH specializing in thoracic surgery. She graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code J4-1
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.

Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.

A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.

Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.

hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	11
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	11
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	29

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	39
Dementia	25
Cancer	27

doctor visit	26
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	26
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	36

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC treated as a thoracic surgeon in Cleveland, OH were tracheal (windpipe) procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

doctor visit	18
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
minimally invasive procedures	18
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC.

**Gender**
Male	7
Female	8

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	3
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	8

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	15
High Cholesterol	14
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	2
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at McGill University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Surgery - General Surgery Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine (2010)

Residency: McGill University Affiliated Hospitals (2016)

Board Certification: Surgery - General Surgery Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 18 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Monisha Sudarshan, MD, MPH, FRCSC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,487 $1,487
Ethicon US, LLC	$20 SURGICEL NU-KNIT $20
AtriCure, Inc.	$14 COBRA Fusion Ablation System $14
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$13 Conduit - Carbomedics Carbo-Seal Valsalva $13

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,487
Food and Beverage	$48

Biography

Dr. Monisha Sudarshan is a thoracic surgery specialist. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with McGill University, Dr. Sudarshan attended McGill University Faculty of Medicine for medical school. Her areas of expertise include wedge resection, pneumothorax, and surgical repair. Patient ratings for Dr. Sudarshan average 5.0 stars (out of 5). In addition to English, Dr. Sudarshan (or staff) speaks French and Hindi. She is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.