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Chetan Bettegowda

Chetan Bettegowda, MD, PhD

Neurosurgery

Accepting New Patients

31 Insurances Accepted

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Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, Suite 115, Lutherville, MD 21093
    • Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery
      • 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287

      Expertise

      Education

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2012

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD PhD, 2005

      Board Certifications

      Neurological Surgery

      American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2017

      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

      5 of 5 stars

      138 Ratings, 60 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 5 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 3/21/2024

        The best! Compassionate, knowledgeable and caring.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/21/2024

        Dr.Bettegowda is amazing!! He listened, he made suggestions, he explained things. He is really good.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/21/2024

        Dr Bettegowda was excellent. He set my at ease with his advice and knowledge

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

        Very nice and helpful in explaining a complicated medical issue.

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

        Very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly.

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

        Dr. Bettegowda is Very informative, friendly, knowledgeable, hands on and patient.

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

        I don't have words to express our gratitude for Dr. Bettegowda who made great efforts to see us when we needed

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/25/2024

        Dr Bettegowda demonstated exceptional patience and kindness throughout our interaction. I greatly appreciate how effortlessly he addressed all of my concerns, providing me with much-needed reassurance. Given the hgh level of anxiety I was experiencing while making this life-altering decision, I am immensely grateful for the significant reduction in both my anxiety levels and the overall preparation for the surgery, all thanks to my discussions with Dr Bettegowda. I whleheartedly recommend his expertise to anyone requiring braintumor removal.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/8/2024

        GOOD

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

        Very personable and easy to communicate with about my particular health issue. Explained verbally and visually the aspects of my tumor and the options available moving forward. Gave us what we felt was sound, solid advice.

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

        Very kind, considerate & excellent in helping me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/25/2024

        I absolutely am so happy with my doctor and his assistance very helpful, very professional, very thorough and keeps me very calm

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/18/2024

        Dr. Bettegowda listened very carefully to me. He asked focused questions to gather information about my situation, and answered my questions with very thoughtful answers.

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

        Dr Bettegowda is absolutely a miracle worker. In addition to being a brilliant surgeon he Is kind, patient, and genuinely concerned about the patients in his care.

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

        I am grateful for Dr. B. His professionalism, courtesy and thorough explanations have been critical to my recovery.

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

        I have never met a Dr with such compassion for his patient

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/21/2023

        Excellent person

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/21/2023

        Great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/14/2023

        Very calming

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/14/2023

        Dr. Bettegowda is kind, patient, and spends whatever time I need to understand what is happening with regard to my health and care plan. I would highly recommend him!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/14/2023

        Professional, knowledgeable, patient, with great communication skills. A role model for patient doctor relationships.

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

        Excellent,very kind explaining everything in detail.

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

        Dr Bettegowda was friendly, patient & thorough explaining treatment approaches & answering my many questions.

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

        Dr Bettagowda is brilliant but also so compassionate & humble. His ability to communicate in a way that is so easy to understand & with such compassion is such a gift.

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

        Everyone has been very professional, knowledgeable and professional. Dr. Bettegowda was very understanding and has an outstanding bedside manner.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/4/2023

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/30/2023

        Dr. Bettegowda is excellent !!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/30/2023

        Excellent

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

        Exceptional, Highly professional

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

        Very informative and frank. He wanted to make sure we understood each aspect of the problem

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

        Dr. Bettagowda was very respectful and informative about my problem. He explained thoroughly even using my MRI scan to show me what was happening in my brain.

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

        Doctor Bettagowda has a wonderful demeanor. He is calm and compassionate. I really appreciate him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/28/2023

        He is an excellent doctor and great person.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/28/2023

        My provider asked for my consent for a medical student to observe / participate in our discussions, and also paid close attention to me when I answered his questions. That was very important to me and respectful. My provider, Chetan Bettegowda, gave me space to have a say in the management of my case, by also allowing me to ask questions. We left his office feeling assured that we were in the right place.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/14/2023

        Excellent care, excellent communication, very punctual

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/31/2023

        First visit for a concerning issue. Dr. B wS kind thoughtful and very prifessional. He made me feel comfortable and?I felt I will be in good hands.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/31/2023

        Dr Bettagowda is wonderful, very detailed, I was able to talk and ask questions.

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

        Dr. Bettegowda explained to us that there was another option right now instead of surgery. I would have to meet the the criteria . He was very professional, intelligent, caring, and down to earth.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/1/2023

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/31/2023

        Good very

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/22/2023

        Excellence!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/16/2023

        First visit with Dr. Bettegowda. He was terrific! Explained things in a way I could understand. Listened carefully to me. Answered all of my questions. I feel confident in the care he will be providing to me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/9/2023

        Based on the review of the last three images, Dr. B accessed the tumor was stable and can continue to monitor it and suggested could probably go to an 18 month cycle unless I start to show symptoms out of issues related to the condition. Very thoughtful and asked if I had any other questions or concerns

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/17/2023

        Very professional and willing to spend time to answer questions.

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

        Top notch, second to none

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/10/2023

        Dr. Chetan was extremely knowledgeable and caring.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/10/2023

        Kind, knowledgeable, explained diagnosis so that I could understand. Listened to me patiently answering all of my questions and concerns.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/10/2023

        Dr.Bettegowda is the best. He takes his time in explaining everything, he truly cares. He makes you feel like you are really somebody and not just a number in line.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/8/2023

        The Dr. Was very informative, professional and answered all my questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/3/2023

        Dr.Bettegowda was a gentle, caring provider who explained things calmly and clearly. His approach gave me some hopeful guidelines for deciding a path forward, with my problem.

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

        Very knowledgeable, professional and attentive.

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

        Dr. Chetan Bettegowda always has my health as a top priority

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/20/2023

        Dr Bettegowda was very friendly and put myself and family members at ease. I have been an RN for 41 years and his bedside manner is superb!

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

        Dr. Bettagowda is fantastic. I can't say enough good things about him.

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

        Great Dr.

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

        Dr. Bettegowda is an amazing doctor and surgeon. He took all of my worries and concerns into consideration before and after the surgery. He even took the time and care to make sure he shaved off as little hair as possible for the brain surgery because he knew I was concerned about it. His bedside manner is wonderful and he is very respectful, a great listener, and explained everything clearly to me. He is very kind and I would absolutely recommend him to my family and friends.

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

        Very nice and informative

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

        Very attentive & knowledgeable

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

        Very pleasant and courteous - it is good when staff smile. I have worked in healthcare my entire career, so I know what to recognize.

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

        Really enjoyed meeting Dr. Bettegowda. He was very professional and talked me through what I needed to hear.