Harithsa S. Asuri, MD
About Harithsa S. Asuri, MD
Harithsa S. Asuri, MD, is a Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Chief Resident Physician at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. With a diverse background in addiction medicine and public health, he has held various roles in healthcare settings and has extensive research experience.
Current Role at University Hospitals
Harithsa S. Asuri serves as the Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Chief Resident Physician at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. This role commenced in 2022 and has a duration of two years. In this position, Asuri is responsible for overseeing resident training and contributing to public health initiatives within the hospital system.
Experience at Ideastream Public Media
Asuri currently works at Ideastream Public Media as a Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Resident Physician. This role began in 2022 and has been ongoing for two years. At Ideastream, Asuri engages in public health communication and education, focusing on health issues relevant to the Greater Cleveland community.
Educational Background
Harithsa S. Asuri completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Management at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, Asuri earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine between 2011 and 2016. Asuri also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cellular and Molecular Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Economics, from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, completed in 2011.
Previous Work Experience
Asuri has a diverse work history in public health and medicine. Prior to current roles, Asuri worked at The MetroHealth System and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Resident Physician in 2022. Additionally, Asuri has held positions at WellSpan Health as a Medical Student Research Intern and has completed fellowships in Addiction Medicine at various institutions, including Trinity Health MI and Dawn Farm.
Research and Skills
Asuri possesses extensive research experience in Healthcare Economics, Public Health Applied Sciences, and Medical Research. This background includes roles such as a Descriptive Statistical Analyst Research Intern at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, and a Healthcare Economics Research Intern at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Asuri's diverse skill set in medical research is evident through various research experiences across multiple disciplines.