Suresh Mohan

Suresh Mohan, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology at Yale School of Medicine. He specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, focusing on facial paralysis, head and neck cancer reconstruction, and aesthetic procedures. He directs the Facial Nerve Center at Yale (FANCY), emphasizing translational research in Schwann cell biology and peripheral nerve regeneration. Mohan completed a research track residency at Harvard Medical School/Mass Eye and Ear, followed by a fellowship at UCSF. He holds multiple awards including the OHNS Chief Resident Teaching Award and NIH-funded grants.

Education:

• B.S. in Music and Cell & Molecular Biology, University of Michigan (2010)
• M.D., Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (2015)
• Residency: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School/Mass Eye and Ear (2022)
• Fellowship: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, UCSF (2023)

Research Interests:

Mohan's research uses single-cell RNA sequencing to study Schwann cell responses to nerve injury, aiming to improve surgical outcomes. He investigates peripheral nerve regeneration and applies AI to facial palsy assessment and post-operative care. His work bridges clinical practice and scientific innovation, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications.

Publications & Awards:

Notable publications include studies on GATA2 gene variants in facial palsy and AI applications in surgical instruction. His awards include grants from the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and the NIH. Mohan collaborates with institutions like the Superhumans Center Lviv in Ukraine, demonstrating global impact.

Labs & Teams:

He leads research at Yale's Facial Nerve Center, focusing on nerve regeneration and surgical innovation. Collaborations include work with the National Institutes of Health and teams at UCSF and Harvard.