Norman Leslie Sussman
Physician in Houston, TX
License number
Utah 7141558-8905
Issued Date
Dec 17, 2008
Expiration Date
Jan 31, 2018
Category
Physician
Type
Physician/Surgeon CS (Schedule 2-5)
Address
Address
Houston, TX
Professional information
Dr. Norman L Sussman - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology
Certifications:
Gastroenterology, 1989, Internal Medicine, 1981, Transplant Hepatology, 2006
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
Baylor College Of Medicine
6620 Main St STE 1450, Houston 77030
St. Luke's Medical Center
6720 Bertner Ave, Houston 77030
Baylor College Of Medicine
6620 Main St STE 1450, Houston 77030
St. Luke's Medical Center
6720 Bertner Ave, Houston 77030
6620 Main St STE 1450, Houston 77030
St. Luke's Medical Center
6720 Bertner Ave, Houston 77030
Baylor College Of Medicine
6620 Main St STE 1450, Houston 77030
St. Luke's Medical Center
6720 Bertner Ave, Houston 77030
Education:
Medical School
University of The Witwatersrand/Faculty of Health Sciences
Barnes Jewish Hospital S Campus
University of The Witwatersrand/Faculty of Health Sciences
Barnes Jewish Hospital S Campus
Organ Support System
US Patent:
5368555, Nov 29, 1994
Filed:
Dec 29, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/998146
Inventors:
Norman L. Sussman - Houston TX
James H. Kelly - Houston TX
Donn D. Lobdell - Corona Del Mar CA
James H. Kelly - Houston TX
Donn D. Lobdell - Corona Del Mar CA
Assignee:
Hepatix, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
A61M 3700
US Classification:
604 4
Abstract:
An organ support system and method adapted for use with a patient and designed to modify the blood from the patient includes a control system, a venous line coupled to an output of a patient, an arterial line coupled to an input of the patient, and a cell line inserted into a hollow fiber cartridge to form an organ assist device. Blood is passed through the organ assist device. A small flow is extracted from the extracapillary space to check the integrity of the organ assist device. With this closed loop arrangement, a proper fluid balance can be maintained for the patient without requiring any dialysate, and leaks from the cell line to the patient can be immediately detected and prevented from reaching the patient.