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Luay Susan

Luay Susan, MD

Urology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English

Gender

Male

About Luay Susan

Biography

Luay Susan, M.D. is a staff urologist in the department of regional urology, at Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute. He was appointed in 2001.

Dr. Susan’s primary interests are benign prostate hyperplasia, prostate cancer, bladder cancer and urinary incontinence.

Locations

  1. Lorain Family Health and Surgery Center
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2001
  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 1977
  • Residency: St. Vincent Health Center, 1976
  • Residency: Saint Vincent Health Center, 1976
  • Residency: Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 1975
  • Residency: Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1975
  • Residency: Children's Hospital of Buffalo, 1975
  • Residency: Hamot Medical Center, 1973
  • Internship: University Hospitals St John Medical Center Was ST Johns Hospital prior affiliation on Detroit 85, 1971
  • Medical Education: University of Baghdad College of Medicine, 1970
  • Undergraduate: University of Baghdad, 1966

Board Certifications

  • Urology: American Board of Urology, 1978

Professional Memberships

American Urological Association

Innovations & Patents

A total of 37 innovations submitted to Cleveland Clinic from 2002-2009 and has five non medical innovations Publications in Scientific Journals

  1. Diabetes Mellitus alters predictive value of PSA Ayman Moussa,Ahmed Ragheb, Luay Susan, Stephen Jones and Gaurang Shah Accepted for poster presentation at North Central Section of the AUA in Phoenix, Arizona Nov. 2009
  2. Evolution of surgical technique in partial nephrectomy for renal tumors Gaurang Shah, Luay Susan and Inderbir Gill Accepted for poster presentation at the Annual British Association of Urological Surgeons June 2009
  3. The perception of family history risk and its estimate role of having prostate cancer in the contemporary era Ayman Moussa,Gaurang Shah, Luay Susan, Changhong Yu, Michael Kattan and Stephen Jones Journal of Urology 181,4 suppl.748; 2009
  4. How to manage BOO with temporary prostatic stent Neal Shore, Mirza Baig, Anthony Cantwell Douglas Chinn and Luay Susan Hands On-the latest in urological surgical techniques Urology Times 16,July 2009
  5. Female circumcision: History,medical and psychological complications, and initiatives to eradicate this practice Gaurang Shah , Luay Susan and Jean Furcroy Presented at AUA in May 2008 , Orlando, Florida The Canadian Journal of Urology; 16(2);4576 April 2009
  6. Office-based thermotherapy improves symptom score and flow rate in BPH patients with medically refractory lower urinary tract symptoms Shikha Sharma, Luay P Susan, and Craig D. Zippe Urology News, Cleveland Clinic, Glickman Urological Institute 15:16,2006-2007
  7. Clinical and urodynamic study of 15 patients with continent urinary diversion. Salah H. Falih, Luay P. Susan and Shawqi G. Gazala, Basrah Journal of Surgery; 1:25, 1997.
  8. Gross haematuria in 62 patients. The value of cystoscopy at different age groups. Luay P. Susan, Basrah Journal of Surgery; 2: 33, 1996.
  9. Continent urinary reconstruction (Kock Pouch). Luay P. Susan, Basrah Journal of Surgery; 2: 19, 1995
  10. Yields from transrectal needle biopsy of prostate. Luay P. Susan, Luay Y. Askar and Mazin H. Al-Hawaz, Basrah Journal of Surgery; 1: 64, 1995.
  11. Biochemical comparison of human seminal plasma in fertile and Idiopathic infertile males. Lamia M. Al-Namma , Sawsan Y. Al-Kass , and Luay P. Susan, Basrah Journal of Surgery; 1: 59: 1995.
  12. The incidence and composition of urinary stones in southern Iraq. Lamia. Al-Namaa, Luay P. Susan, Yasin A. Baqir , Hikmat A. Rasoul and Mustafa A. Al-Khaddar, Saudi. Med. Journal; 8: 456, 1987.
  13. Transpubic repair of membranous urethral stricture. Luay P. Susan and Hikmat A. Rasoul, The Journal of the Faculty of Medicine (Baghdad); 25: 89,1983.
  14. Continent non-refluxing ileal bladder. Luay P. Susan, Hikmat A. Rasoul and Ramzy P. Attisha, The Journal of the Faculty of Medicine (Baghdad); 25: 81, 1983.
  15. Reactions to iodinated contrast media. Luay P. Susan, The Medical Journal of Basrah University; 5: 121, 1982.
  16. Tapered ileal ureter in severe renal damage. Luay P. Susan, Hikmat A. Rasoul and Waddeh Al-Badir, The Medical Journal of Basrah University; 5: 71, 1982.
  17. Palatal metastasis in renal cell carcinoma. James D. Daughtry, Luay P. Susan, Ralph A. Straffon and Bruce H. Stewart, Urology; 13: 304,1979.
  18. Mortality and morbidity of bilateral nephrectomy; analysis of 305 cases. E. Yarematsu, Luay P. Susan, and Lynn Banowsky, Urology; 12: 55,1978.
  19. Avascular necrosis following renal transplantation. Luay P. Susan, William E. Braun and Lynn H. Banowsky, Urology; 11: 225, 1978.
  20. Ruptured human renal allograft; pathogenesis and management. Luay P. Susan, William E. Braun and Lynn H. Banowsky, Urology; 11: 53, 1978.
  21. Delayed calyceal cutaneous fistula after renal transplantation. Luay P. Susan, James D. Daughtry and William E. Braun, Cleveland Clinic Quarterly; 45: 287,1978.
  22. A case of giant pheochromocytoma. James D. Daughtry, Luay P. Susan, Ralph A. Straffon and Bruce H. Stewart, Journal of Urology; 118: 840, 1977.
  23. Ileal conduit and cystectomy; a 10-year retrospective study. James D. Daughtry, Luay P. Susan, Bruce H. Stewart and Ralph A. Straffon Journal of Urology; 118: 556, 1977
  24. Regression of cancer metastasis by high dose of diethylstilbestrol diphosphate. Luay P. Susan, Robert J. Marsh and William C. Adkins, Urology ; 7: 598,1976.
  25. Phenolization of bladder in treatment of massive intractable hematuria. Luay P. Susan and Robert J. Marsh , Urology; 5: 119, 1975.
  26. Compete duplication of urethra. Luay P. Susan, Robert J. Marsh and Anthony F. Kaminsky, Urology ;5: 390, 1975.

Research & Publications

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As of 2026-03-22, Dr. Susan has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

271 ratings, 23 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2026

    Most of this survey does not pertain. The nurse, Nicole, with Dr. Susan was wonderful and deserves a STAR! Dr. Susan is a very friendly doctor with good bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Dr Susan explained why the stent was to be removed and what might happen for it be replaced.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    My meeting with Dr. Susan are always top Notch.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Excellent doctor, NP, nurses & support staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr Susan was very polite and professional. The nurse was not.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    I had to wait in pain for weeks to get ct scan for kidney stones. Instead I had to go to er and have surgery. I had to deal with pain and higher hospital charges. Im grateful dr. Susan got me in.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Dr Susan is very knowledgeable and thorough. I'm thankful and blessed for finding him as part of my health care. His bedside manner is excellent. He genuinely cares. His staff is amazing Thank You

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Dr. Susan is knowledgable, kind and patient. He listened carefully to all my questions and answered each one thoroughly. He carefully outlined the next steps in my treatment, as well as the reasoning behind them. Best of all he was confident and reassuring about my condition, which made me feel better after the conclusion of the appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    I'd recommend Dr. Susan to Anyone with a Urological issue. He is a knowledgeable kind person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Dr. Susan and his assistant sets the standard for health far higher than anyone else!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    I feel like I am in good hands in Dr. Susan's (and his staff's) care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Cl/Clinic is the best/ and Dr Susan and team demonstrate this

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Susan is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. I truly can't say enough good things about my experience. I highly recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr.Susan and his staff is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    I like Dr Susan direct and to the point approach.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    First time meeting the Doctor, He seemed very nice, talked to me, explained things to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr Susan very engaging and insightful about my problem and very patient in waiting in waiting for his care team on getting my previous medical records.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr. Susan took his time and explained everything

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Dr Susan is very professional, and good at it, listens well and answers any questions. Explains the next steps in my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    I have already recommended Dr Susan

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    My experience with Dr Susan was very good. I even recommended him to my daughter. However my experience with returning calls is not so good. If it happens, it takes a long time

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Doctor made me feel at ease and explained everything better than any other doctor has. I was very happy and satisfied after visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    The doctor & nurses here & the desk people have always been wonderful, friendly, & prudent in their care for me. Dr Susan always explains things too & is happy to answer my questions.