Suman Malempati, M.D.

"I have a fantastic job.  I am inspired on daily basis by the children and care-givers whose lives are upended by the diagnosis of cancer.  Their courage and fortitude to endure and maintain hope during such difficult times motivates me to do the best job that I can.  I also feel lucky that everyday I come to work, I know my job is important and has such an impact on the lives of others."

Biography

Dr. Malempati is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Hematology/Oncology. He received his M.D. degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and completed his pediatric residency at the University of New Mexico in 1999. After working as a pediatric hospitalist in New Mexico, he came to OHSU for fellowship training in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, which was completed in 2005. Dr. Malempati is Director of the Pediatric Solid Tumor Program at Doernbecher Children's Hospital, and Medical Director of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Inpatient Unit. His research focuses on the develpment of novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of childhood cancer.

Clinical Position

Director, Pediatric Solid Tumor Program and Director, Developmental Therapeutics Program

Education

• Degree:
  B.A., Duke University, 1990
  
• Residency:
  Pediatrics, University of New Mexico, 1999
• Fellowship:
  Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Oregon Health & Science University, 2005
• Certifications:
  American Board of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics), 2000
  American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology), 2006