Suzanne E. Evans, MD

As a transplant surgeon, I specialize in abdominal transplantation, complex abdominal surgeries including hepatopancreatobiliary surgeries, and vascular access. I care for patients suffering from end-stage liver and end-stage kidney disease, from the first days of life onward through to adulthood.

My interest in pediatric transplantation began during my experience as a resident while at the University of Rochester in New York, and this was furthered by my exposure during transplant fellowship at the University of Cincinnati. The complex conditions of pediatric patients with end stage kidney or liver disease requires a large team of dedicated providers, and as members of the multidisciplinary team, we work together to help our patients lead full, long lives, through transplantation.

I believe thorough discussions with families are imperative to ensuring that all questions are answered and patients receive the most effective care.

I am interested in the development and evolution of training strategies to ensure that future pediatric transplant surgeons are well-versed in both the complex technical and medical challenges of pediatric patients, as well as improving access to transplant care and organ availability to pediatric patients. I am also interested in the advancement of machine-perfusion for training purposes and for clinical usage in the pediatric population.

When I’m not working, I enjoy traveling, hiking in various national parks and spending time with my family.