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Murugappan Ramanathan

Murugappan Ramanathan, MD

Otolaryngology

Accepting New Patients

4.8 of 5 stars

168 Ratings, 62 Reviews

33 Insurances Accepted

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Locations

  1. JH Ambulatory Surgery Center
    • 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 2100, Bethesda, MD 20817
    • Suburban Hospital
      • 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817
      • JH Otolaryngology at Sibley
        • 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Proton Cntr (Bldg E, 1st Flr), Washington, DC 20016
        • Sibley Memorial Hospital
          • 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 140, Washington, DC 20016

            Expertise

            Education

            Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

            Residency, Otolaryngology, 2009

            University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

            Medical Education, MD, 2004

            Insurance

            Johns Hopkins providers participate in many commercial health insurance plans. To confirm coverage of your specific physician or provider, please contact your insurer directly. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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            • Aetna
            • Amerigroup District of Columbia
            • AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
            • Beech Street
            • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
            • CareFirst
            • Cigna
            • Evernorth Behavioral Health
            • First Health
            • Geisinger Health Plan
            • HealthSmart/Accel
            • Humana
            • JAI Medical Systems
            • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
            • Kaiser Permanente
            • KeyCare
            • Maryland Physicians Care
            • Medicaid DC
            • Medicaid Maryland
            • Medicare DC
            • Medicare Maryland
            • MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
            • MultiPlan
            • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
            • Point Comfort Underwriters
            • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
            • Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
            • South Central Preferred (SCP)
            • Superior Vision
            • TRICARE (Humana Military East)
            • UnitedHealthcare
            • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
            • Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)

            Reviews

            4.8 of 5 stars

            168 Ratings, 62 Reviews

            The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

            Overall Rating by Patient
            Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
            Provider Listened Carefully
            Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
            Provider Explained Things Clearly
            Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
            Provider Knew Medical History
            Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
            Provider Showed Respect
            Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
            Provider Spent Enough Time
            Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 3/21/2024

              Professional and personable

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 3/14/2024

              Excellent provider. Very good first visit.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 3/7/2024

              The best dr for my problemgood

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 2/22/2024

              He is wonderful and very knowledgeable

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 2/15/2024

              An excellent Dr. Wish there were many more like him. Can't thank him enough for the care he is taking of my ailment.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 2/12/2024

              Dr. Ramanathan is terrific.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 2/1/2024

              Very thorough. Excellent communicator.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 1/11/2024

              Very good

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 1/11/2024

              I always know that he is listening and including me in the decisions that need to be made

              3 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 1/1/2024

              No concern

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 12/18/2023

              The doctor spent considerable time explaining the problem. I appreciated his attention to detail.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 12/7/2023

              Dr. Ramanathan explained things in easily understandable manner and addressed all questions and concerns I had.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 12/7/2023

              Provider is good. I should not be required to answer your surveys.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 11/16/2023

              Everything Good

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 11/13/2023

              Dr Ramanathan is terrific

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 11/2/2023

              Provider is excellent

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 10/26/2023

              Very thorough, discussed findings, did not rush me

              4 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 10/23/2023

              I would like the doctors to be more thorough in explaining the conditions. It seems that they have to explain things in layman terms that are becoming a bit superficial.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 10/5/2023

              Dr. Ramanathan was very professional, yet was personable and made sure we understood everything. He was approachable and answered al our concerns. The best possible experience for me.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 10/5/2023

              Excellent thanks all good

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 10/5/2023

              Outstanding

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 9/25/2023

              Very nice person

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 9/18/2023

              Excellent

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 9/18/2023

              Love Dr Ramanathan. He is the best.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 9/4/2023

              Dr. Ramanathan is terrific! Superior physician. Excellent bedside manner. An expert in his field. Provided excellent medical services.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 8/24/2023

              Very professional, detailed, and kind.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 8/23/2023

              Excellent

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 8/4/2023

              THE BEST

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 8/3/2023

              Caring understanding gentle and extremely knowledgeable

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/28/2023

              I have complete confidence in him.

              3 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/28/2023

              This was my first time meeting this doctor! I did feel a little rushed. However, l was very impressed with his knowledge of knowing my history. He read my entire history before meeting with me.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/26/2023

              Knowledgeable leaving me with much comfort about my Issue

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/24/2023

              Dr Ramanathan is the gold standard in ENT practice. This visit was a successful follow-up to my October sinus surgery.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/21/2023

              Feel confident in him

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/21/2023

              Good provider

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/13/2023

              Very Professional

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/12/2023

              Very kind and professional

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/8/2023

              I am so please that Dr. Ramanathan listened to me so that we could make a good decision about the future treatment of my condition

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/6/2023

              Kind, very professional, very clear explanations about my health issue and very clear recommendations on the effect of the prescription given.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/5/2023

              Great doctor

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/2/2023

              Very professional.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/1/2023

              Wonderful, patient, accessible

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/1/2023

              Great individual

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/1/2023

              Professional, friendly, informative!

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 6/16/2023

              Dr. Is awesome.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 6/7/2023

              He was excellent

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 5/29/2023

              I truly appreciated the time & care the doctor gave me.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 5/29/2023

              Dr. Ramanathan is exceptional. Very kind and really listens.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 5/19/2023

              Feel very comfortable with him.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 5/19/2023

              He was so friendly and professional

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 5/14/2023

              Everything Good

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 5/12/2023

              Dr. Ramanathan is fantastic!!

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 5/10/2023

              My provider was excellent in every sense.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 5/10/2023

              First consult..care to be provided.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 5/10/2023

              Dr. Ramanathan is very knowledgeable Professional and most empathetic, courteous, and very helpful who listen to patients patiently and devise the ways and options to help the patient to the best of his knowledge, experience with a friendly touch . He is so soft spoken that his words help in alleviating the pain and suffering.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 5/1/2023

              Excellent service

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 5/1/2023

              Dr. Ramanathan is the best doctor I have had in my quest to fix my nasal issues. A true professional that cares!

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 4/28/2023

              Dr. Ramanathan is an expert in his area.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 4/27/2023

              Dr. Ramanathan is an excellent doctor. He is professional, listens to what I have to say and gives me his medical opinion about course of regimen and treatment to follow. Johns Hopkins is very blessed to have Dr. Ramanathan as a part of their medical team.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 4/22/2023

              Dr. Ramanathan is always extremely kind, professional and helpful.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 4/22/2023

              He is excellent