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Elizabeth Ratchford

Elizabeth Ratchford, MD

Peripheral Vascular Disease Cardiology

Accepting New Patients

31 Insurances Accepted

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Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10755 Falls Road, Pavilion I STE 360, Lutherville, MD 21093
    • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center, White Marsh
      • 4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 110, Nottingham, MD 21236

      Expertise

      Education

      Columbia University Irving Medical Center

      Residency, Internal Medicine, 2003

      Yale University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 2000

      Board Certifications

      Internal Medicine

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003

      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 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, 44 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 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 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 5 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/19/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/18/2024

        Very personable, listens well, very professional and knowledgeable, makes you feel important to her,

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/4/2024

        Excellent knowledge of my situation/condition/history.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 1/29/2024

        Excellent physician, explained thoroughly findings and recommendations.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/23/2024

        Very thorough.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/17/2024

        Excellent bedside manner. Thorough and collaborative

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 12/19/2023

        Dr R was terrific

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2023

        She was amazing and very knowledgeable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 12/6/2023

        Always returns notes in my chart immediately

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/29/2023

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 11/12/2023

        Very BEST!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 10/25/2023

        Dr Ratchford took time and was very thorough and personable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/25/2023

        As always thorough, professional, and respectful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 10/22/2023

        Spend enough time with patient, explain everything, listen carefully. Excellent doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/22/2023

        She is very attentive to your needs, listens carefully, explains conditions and concerns clearly.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 10/9/2023

        An excellent provider.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/8/2023

        She is definitely the best and most informed doctor I have ever had.

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

        Dr. Ratchford is the best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/3/2023

        Very good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/26/2023

        Dr. Ratchford is amazing!Thoughtful, thorough and kind.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 8/30/2023

        Extremely helpful, informative, answered all of my questions, generally a very smart kind person

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/29/2023

        I think she is an excellent doctor with great bedside manners.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/29/2023

        I have full confidence in her medical expertise in FMD.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/27/2023

        Personable, professional and thoughtful.