Our Pulmonologists
Our physicians are full-time faculty members of NYU School of Medicine, board certified and recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory ailments.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our office
at (212) 263-9700.
Dr. Sukumaran
Muthiah Sukumaran, MD
Dr. Sukumaran was born in India. He attended the University of Madras-India followed by Madras Medical College where he received his MD diploma in 1972. Dr. Sukumaran was trained in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases at City Hospital Center – Mount Sinai Hospital Services (1973-1978) and received his NYS Medical License in 1977. His medical interests include bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer. Since 1979, Dr. Sukumaran has worked at NYU Downtown Hospital and St. Vincent's Hospital where he has taught students, residents, and fellows for 30 years. He served as Director of Pulmonary Disease from 1979-1982 and was appointed Director of Medical ICU in 1991. He served in that capacity until recently. Dr. Sukumaran is a Fellow of Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, Fellow of American College of Physicians, and Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians and has served on the editorial board of the American College of Chest Physicians. He is an author of numerous articles and the recipient of many awards and recognitions including the Castle Connolly's "Best Doctors in New York" award and New York Magazine's "Best Doctors List." Outside his medical profession, Dr. Sukumaran is an avid golfer and enjoys traveling.
