Srinivasan Suresh MD, MBA, Faap
About Srinivasan Suresh MD, MBA, Faap
Srinivasan Suresh, MD, MBA, FAAP, serves as the Chief Information Officer and Chief Medical Information Officer at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in pediatric emergency medicine and health informatics, holding various academic and leadership positions throughout his career.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Srinivasan Suresh serves as the Chief Information Officer at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2015. He also holds the position of Chief Medical Information Officer at the same institution since 2014. In these roles, he leads initiatives focused on improving healthcare delivery through advanced technology and data analytics. He has been involved in the application of business intelligence to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Additionally, he practices as a Pediatric Emergency Physician at the hospital, contributing to both clinical and administrative functions.
Education and Expertise
Srinivasan Suresh completed his MBBS at the University of Madras, India, from 1984 to 1989. He furthered his education by obtaining a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from the Institute of Child Health/Madras Medical College, Madras, India, from 1991 to 1993. He later earned an MBA from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business between 2002 and 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in pediatric health informatics and emergency medicine.
Background in Pediatric Medicine
Srinivasan Suresh has an extensive background in pediatric medicine, having worked at Children's Hospital of Michigan in various capacities. He served as a Pediatric Resident from 1993 to 1996, followed by a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship from 1998 to 2001. He continued his career there as a Pediatric Emergency Physician from 2001 to 2014 and held roles such as Chief Medical Information Officer and Director of Emergency Medicine. His experience spans over two decades in pediatric healthcare settings.
Achievements in Health Informatics
Srinivasan Suresh has made significant contributions to health informatics, focusing on the implementation of clinical decision support tools aimed at improving healthcare quality and controlling costs. He leads multi-disciplinary teams in applying advanced business intelligence techniques to enhance pediatric care. His published work covers a range of topics, including epidemiology, diagnostic techniques, and value-based care, showcasing his commitment to advancing the field of pediatric health through research and innovation.
Academic Roles and Contributions
In addition to his clinical roles, Srinivasan Suresh holds academic positions at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Since 2017, he has served as the Director of the Division of Pediatric Health Informatics and has been a Visiting Professor of Pediatrics since 2014. His involvement in academia allows him to contribute to the education of future healthcare professionals while also engaging in research that informs best practices in pediatric care.