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Susanna S Hill

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Overview


Dr Suzie Hill is a new faculty member with the Section of Surgical Oncology at Duke working in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery. She completed her medical school and residency training at Albany Medical in upstate New York, obtained a masters in clinical investigation at the University of Massachusetts, and completed colorectal fellowship training at the University of Minnesota. Her clinical interests include robotic and minimally invasive approaches such as TAMIS for rectal cancer, complex multidisciplinary care of IBD patients, and early onset colorectal cancer. Her research has looked at quality outcomes such as readmission and length of stay using large database models, use of technology and social media in patient care and education, and opioid prescribing. She is also highly interested in surgical education and has authored multiple textbook chapters, given invited lectures on education, as well as mentored numerous medical students and residents.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Surgery · 2024 - Present Surgical Oncology, Surgery
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2025 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Circulating Tumor DNA as a Novel Prognostic Biomarker of Therapeutic Efficacy in Patients with Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases Treated with Hepatic Arterial Infusion.

Journal Article Ann Surg Oncol · October 2025 BACKGROUND: Hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) chemotherapy is an expanding treatment for patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases (uCRLM). This study examined circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) as a novel biomarker to prognosticate oncologic outcome ... Full text Link to item Cite

Feasibility of Peer-To-Peer Surgeon Faculty Technical Skills Coaching in Robotic Colorectal Surgery.

Journal Article J Surg Educ · August 1, 2025 OBJECTIVE: This study presents the results from a pilot faculty reciprocal peer coaching (FRPC) program within the colorectal surgery division at a single institution. DESIGN: This is a pre-post observational study of a group-based 3-hour FRPC robotic porc ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Massachusetts, Medical School · 2020 M.S.
Albany Medical College · 2015 M.D.
University of California, Berkeley · 2008 B.A.