For almost thirty years, Dr. Gordon Sussman has made a significant impact on healthcare in North America, in his specialty of allergy and immunology. In doing so he has immeasurably improved the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of people. His contributions and accomplishments are seen in all areas: research, clinical practice, teaching and administrative.

A major focus of his research for many years was natural rubber latex allergy. Dr. Sussman recognized and reported the first cases of latex allergy, leading to widespread declines in the use of latex in the healthcare industry.