Sudarsan Vishnu Kollimuttathuillam, M.D.

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Sudarsan Vishnu Kollimuttathuillam, M.D.
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
Clinical Expertise

Hematology

Other Languages Spoken
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Clinical Teams
Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research

Medical oncologist and hematologist Sudarsan Vishnu Kollimuttathuillam, M.D., is determined to deliver patient-centered care by understanding each individual’s unique needs. He gives his all for patients, and receives so much in return; they inspire him to work harder and become a better human being. Excited to move beyond the chemotherapy paradigm, he places a priority on offering his patients access to innovative treatments and clinical trial options.

Dr. Kollimuttathuillan received medical training at Government Medical College, Kottayam, in India, with a residency at Seton Hall University and a fellowship at New York Medical College. His published research includes investigations into engraftment syndrome, a potentially serious side effect of blood stem cell transplantation, and a review of hematological complications in patients with COVID-19.

In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family, practicing mindfulness and playing chess.

Location

Education & Experience

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology
  • Hematology
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Basic Life Support

Degrees

  • 2012, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) Government Medical College Kottayam, Kerala, India

Fellowship

  • 2017–2020, New York Medical College, Saint Joseph University Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey

Internship

  • 2014–2017, Internal Medicine, Seton Hall University Hackensack Meridian School, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey

Professional Experience

  • 2021–present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Huntington Beach and Irvine, California
  • 2020–2021, Hematologist-Oncologist, Pacific Shores Medical Group, Huntington Beach and Irvine, California

Awards & Memberships

Awards

  • 2015, Winner, ACP Jeopardy, Regional level
  • 2015, Second, ACP Jeopardy, State level
  • 2011, Winner, All Kerala Neurosurgery and Ophthalmology Quiz
  • 2011, Winner All India Pediatrics Quiz

Memberships

  • 2020–present, Associate Member, American Society of Hematology
  • 2019–present, Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • 2015, Member, American College of Physician
  • 2015–present, All Kerala Medicos Association
  • 2011–present, All India Medical Association

Publications

  • Faheem B, Kollimuttathuillam S, Ashkar H, et al. (October 17, 2020) Spontaneous Tumor Lysis Syndrome in T-Cell Leukemia. Cureus 12(10): e11002. doi:10.7759/cureus.11002Addressing Drug Resistance in Cancer: A Team Medicine Approach Prakash Kulkarni 1,2, Atish Mohanty 1 , Supriyo Bhattacharya 3 , Sharad Singhal 1 , Linlin Guo 1 , Sravani Ramisetty 1 , Tamara Mirzapoiazova 1 , Bolot Mambetsariev 1 , Sandeep Mittan 4 , Jyoti Malhotra 5 , Naveen Gupta 6 , Pauline Kim 7 , Razmig Babikian 1 , Swapnil Rajurkar 6 , Shanmuga Subbiah 8 , Tingting Tan 9 , Danny Nguyen 10 , Amartej Merla 11, Sudarsan V. Kollimuttathuillam 12, Tanyanika Phillips 13, Peter Baik 14 , Bradford Tan 14, Pankaj Vashi 14, Sagun Shrestha 15, Benjamin Leach 16, Ruchi Garg 17, Patricia L. Rich 17 , F. Marc Stewart 1 , Evan Pisick 14 and Ravi Salgia 1
  • Faheem B, Kollimuttathuillam S, Ashkar H, et al. (October 17, 2020) Spontaneous Tumor Lysis Syndrome in T-Cell Leukemia. Cureus 12(10): e11002. doi:10.7759/cureus.11002
  • Kollimuttathuillam S, McKiernan P, Siegel DS, Rowley SD, Biran N, Vesole DH, Nyirenda T, Pecora AL, Goldberg SL, Goy A, Donato ML. Engraftment Syndrome in the Setting of Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma-a Single Institution Review of over 600 Patients. Blood (2019) 134 (SupQliment 1): 4576
  • Guragai N, Kollimuttathuillam S, Mukkaddam S. Numerous sharp foreign Body Ingestion and spontaneous expulsion without any complications: International Journal of Clinical and Medical Imaees DOI: 10.4172/2376-0249.1000552.
  • Vishnu S, Kapoor A, Maroules M, Shaaban H, Guron G. Initial clinical presentation of prostate adenocarcinoma with hernial sac metastasis: A review of literature: Urology Annals. DOI: 10.4103/UA.UA 71.19
  • Kollimuttathuillam SV, Kaur S, Shaaban H, Guron G. A rare case of hyper progression of nonsmall cell lung cancer in a patient on atezolizumab therapy: South Asian Journal of Cancer DOI: 10.4103/sajc.sajc 166 19
  • Kaur S, Saha A, Siddiqui MT, Poojary P, Ratnani P, Kollimuttathuillam S, Kumar A, Maroules M. Unplanned 30-Day Readmission and Predictors of Readmission in Patients with Neutropenic Fever: Insights from National Readmission Database. Blood (2018) 132 (StlpQlement 1): 4772.
  • Kaur S, Bansal R, Kollimuttathuillam S, Singh B, Gowda AM, Mehta D, Maroules M. The Looming Storm: Blood and Cytokines in COVID-19. Blood Reviews. PMID.’32829962 DOI. 10.1016a’. blre.2020.100743

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04/24/26
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04/22/26
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04/21/26
I respect this provider very much. He truly cares. He is very good at explaining the issues and his treatment choices have been most effective... - Verified patient
04/20/26
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04/20/26
The doctor was attentive to my understanding of my problem and gave me very good care. - Verified patient