Suresh S. Ramalingam Emory Faculty
Suresh S. Ramalingam Emory Faculty

Suresh S. Ramalingam, MD

Medical Oncology

5.0 - 103 Ratings

Emory Winship Cancer Institute

1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg C, Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322 +1 More Locations
Telehealth Visits Available

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(404) 778-1900

About

Board certified in medical oncology, Suresh S. Ramalingam, MD, FACP, FASCO, is nationally recognized as an investigator and a physician in the area of small cell and non-small cell lung cancer.

Dr. Ramalingam serves as executive director of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and associate vice president for cancer of Woodruff Health Sciences Center. He is past-president of the Georgia Society of Oncology and a member of the board of Georgia CORE. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and a Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Cancer Scholar.

Dr. Ramalingam holds professional memberships with American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, and International Association of Lung Cancer Study. He plays an active role in the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group as the Chair of the Thoracic Malignancies Committee and as the Deputy Chair of Therapeutics Programs. He serves on several international, national and institutional committees. He is a member of the Medical Oncology Board Exam Committee for American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Ramalingam is a graduate of Kilpauk Medical College at the University of Madras in Madras, India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and his fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Languages

  • English
  • Tamil

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2003

Locations

Emory Winship Cancer Institute

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg C, Fl 2
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown

36 Linden Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30308

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Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5 overall rating 103 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

5 Provider showed concern
5 Provider explained things clearly
5 Provider discussed treatment options
5 Provider included you in decisions
5 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-03

Every time I visit Dr. Ram, I feel hopeful about my life. He is courteous and very knowledgeable about my specific health condition. Thank you

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-06

I give Dr Ramalingam highest possible marks.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-28

Dr Ram is great always has a clear plan to move forward and a great understanding of my condition etc .

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

I can't imagine a better doctor through the many years Anna has been Dr Ramalingam's patient. He has guided us to the absolute best treatments available and also provided compassionate medical care. We have the greatest respect for him and his PA Lindsey Allen.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-03

Dr Ramalingam is kind and patient. Never in a rush. He listens and then shares his treatment plan. He has always led us in the right direction.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-23

My experience as a patient was first-rate. Couldn't really be improved upon.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-13

The Dr. Always makes sure my questions are answered. In addition, follow up information is received in a timely manner allowing me to ask additional questions and receive timely information.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-10

I felt comfortable and heard. The Doctor was attentive and ensured my needs were met!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-29

I highly recommend this doctor to others. He is not only good doctor but he is also very humble very good human being.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-27

Dr. R and his staff are knowledgeable in his field. He is patient and takes all the time I need during my appointments. I'm confident that I am getting the very best care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-23

Caring and competent

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Hematology & Oncology, 2003
  • Residency: Wayne State University, Internal Medicine, 1996
  • Internship: Wayne State University, Internal Medicine, 1994
  • Medical Education: Kilpauk Medical College, MBBS, 1992

Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003

Awards

  • As a physician scientist, Dr. Ramalingam has received numerous peer-reviewed grants from the National Cancer Institute. He is also the recipient of several awards including the James Eckman Award for Excellence in Teaching at Emory, ECOG-ACRIN Young Investigator Award, and NCI Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award. He has been consistently listed as one of Atlanta's "Top Doctors" by Atlanta Magazine since 2018.

    Dr. Ramalingam has been named to the MilliPub Club, which recognizes current Emory University School of Medicine faculty who have published one or more individual papers throughout their careers that have garnered more than 1,000 citations.

Professional Memberships

  • American Association for Cancer Research
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
  • International Association for Study of Lung Cancer