Murugappan Ramanathan, MD
Otolaryngology
4.8 of 5 stars
167 Ratings, 59 Reviews33 Insurances Accepted
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Locations
- JH Ambulatory Surgery Center
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 2100, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 301-896-6700
- fax: 301-896-6850
- Suburban Hospital
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 301-530-2650
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 140, Washington, DC 20016
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Proton Cntr (Bldg E, 1st Flr), Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-919-2502
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Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Otolaryngology, 2009University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2004Insurance
- 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
167 Ratings, 59 ReviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Professional and personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
Excellent provider. Very good first visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2024
The best dr for my problemgood
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2024
He is wonderful and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/12/2024
Dr. Ramanathan is terrific.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2024
Very thorough. Excellent communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/1/2024
No concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2023
The doctor spent considerable time explaining the problem. I appreciated his attention to detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2023
Dr. Ramanathan explained things in easily understandable manner and addressed all questions and concerns I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2023
Provider is good. I should not be required to answer your surveys.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2023
Everything Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2023
Dr Ramanathan is terrific
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2023
Provider is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2023
Very thorough, discussed findings, did not rush me
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/5/2023
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2023
Excellent thanks all good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/25/2023
Very nice person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2023
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2023
Love Dr Ramanathan. He is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/24/2023
Very professional, detailed, and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2023
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2023
THE BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2023
Caring understanding gentle and extremely knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2023
I have complete confidence in him.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/26/2023
Knowledgeable leaving me with much comfort about my Issue
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/21/2023
Feel confident in him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2023
Good provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2023
Very Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2023
Very kind and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/5/2023
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2023
Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2023
Great individual
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2023
Wonderful, patient, accessible
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2023
Professional, friendly, informative!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2023
Dr. Is awesome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2023
He was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2023
Dr. Ramanathan is exceptional. Very kind and really listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2023
I truly appreciated the time & care the doctor gave me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2023
Feel very comfortable with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2023
He was so friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2023
Everything Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2023
Dr. Ramanathan is fantastic!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2023
First consult..care to be provided.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/10/2023
My provider was excellent in every sense.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/1/2023
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2023
Dr. Ramanathan is an expert in his area.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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.