Elizabeth Ratchford, MD
Peripheral Vascular Disease Cardiology
- Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine Faculty
4.9 of 5 stars
164 Ratings, 45 Reviews31 Insurances Accepted
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Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10755 Falls Road, Pavilion I STE 360, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-367-2448
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center, White Marsh
- 4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 110, Nottingham, MD 21236
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 443-442-2018
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Education
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2003Yale University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2000Board Certifications
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Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement, 2005Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003Insurance
- 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 Maryland
- 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
4.9 of 5 stars
164 Ratings, 45 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 4/22/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2024
Very personable, listens well, very professional and knowledgeable, makes you feel important to her,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2024
The doctor is the absolute best I could even imagine. I feel phenomenally lucky to be in her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2024
Excellent knowledge of my situation/condition/history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2024
Spent much more time than I thought she would. Seemed really interested and concerned about my well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2024
Provider listened attentively to my comments and questions. She was very knowledgeable and provided me excellent information.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2024
Immensely knowledgeable doctor. She directed me in thoughtfully by asking many questions, some of which were irrelevant or perceived by me to be judgmental. On the whole, she stuck to the issues at hand and gave good advice, follow up instructions and was definitely invested in my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2024
She is a very good provider. Very patient care oriented, very caring; takes all time needed for your care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2024
She was very thorough, asked a lot of questions, and spent a lot of time to get an understanding my health conditions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2024
Dr. Ratchford is very thorough and always takes time to ensure that I understand her decision making. She is very personable as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2024
Dr. Ratchford is always careful to listen to all concerns and she gives very thoughtful and thorough responses. She's easily accessible by email. She has a great bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2024
She is my favorite doctor takes her time with me explains so I understand and gets on me if I'm not doing what I should a great doctor and hope to get my son with her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2024
Excellent physician, explained thoroughly findings and recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2024
Very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2024
Excellent bedside manner. Thorough and collaborative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2024
I very much like and trust this provider. They catch things ahead of time and get back to me quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2024
Every interaction I had with Dr. Ratchford - leading up to and through folllow-up of my appointment - far exceeded any experience I have had with any medical professional including other high caliber doctors within Johns Hopkins' network. Her knowledge, care, thoroughness, and responsiveness are exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2023
Dr R was terrific
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2023
She was amazing and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2023
Dr Ratchford is an excellent doctor. She listens to my concerns and provides knowledgeable answers. I am very pleased to have her as my cardiologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2023
Always returns notes in my chart immediately
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2023
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2023
Dr. Ratchford is very thorough with every visit that I see her. I like Dr. Ratchford very much as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2023
Very BEST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2023
Dr. Ratchford is the ultimate professional. She is always on time, has knowledge about your prior visits and condition and explains everything in an understandable manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
Dr Ratchford took time and was very thorough and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
Dr. Ratchford was excellent in listening and discussing my condition. I did NOT feel that it was a rushed visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
As always thorough, professional, and respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2023
Dr. Ratchford spent a great deal of time with me and was very thorough. I learned a lot about my condition during my visit with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2023
She is very attentive to your needs, listens carefully, explains conditions and concerns clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2023
Spend enough time with patient, explain everything, listen carefully. Excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2023
This Dr. Has always been there for me. I get an immediate response from her every time.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2023
She is remarkably accessible and responds within 24 hours of my portal questions. She's extremely focused and prepared or can easily access what she needs in the portal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2023
An excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2023
Dr Ratchford is exceptional. Not only is her professional expertise unquestionable her manner and concern for her patient is outstanding. She spent a lot of time answered any questions and never seemed rushed or eager to move on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2023
She is definitely the best and most informed doctor I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2023
Dr. Ratchford is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2023
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2023
Dr. Ratchford is amazing!Thoughtful, thorough and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2023
Dr. Ratchford is amazing. Smart, caring, and professional. Consider myself fortunate to be one of her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2023
Extremely helpful, informative, answered all of my questions, generally a very smart kind person
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2023
I think she is an excellent doctor with great bedside manners.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2023
I have full confidence in her medical expertise in FMD.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2023
Personable, professional and thoughtful.