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Murugappan Ramanathan

Murugappan Ramanathan, MD

Otolaryngology

Accepting New Patients
Johns Hopkins Affiliations
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine Faculty

4.8 of 5 stars

165 Ratings, 57 Reviews

33 Insurances Accepted

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Locations

  1. Suburban Hospital
    • 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817
    • 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

        Board Certifications

        Otolaryngology

        American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010

        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

        165 Ratings, 57 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

          Outstanding

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

          Excellent thanks all good

          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 9/25/2023

          Very nice person

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

          Love Dr Ramanathan. He is the best.

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

          Excellent

          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

          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 7/28/2023

          I have complete confidence in him.

          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

          Good provider

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

          Feel confident in him

          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

          Great individual

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

          Professional, friendly, informative!

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

          Wonderful, patient, accessible

          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

          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 5/10/2023

          My provider was excellent in every sense.