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Dr. Murugappan Ramanathan, MD

Dr. Murugappan Ramanathan, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Murugappan Ramanathan, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Baltimore, MD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2004. He is affiliated with Suburban Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

601 N Caroline St Fl 6 Baltimore, MD 21287
Telehealth available

Dr. Ramanathan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ramanathan specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Ramanathan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ramanathan

4.0
32 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 star
72%
72%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
22%
22%

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He spent all of 3 minutes with me while most of the time seen by his inexperienced resident. Clearly cares more about reputation than making sure every patient has his careful attention. It shows what kind of person he is that he got his staff to write a bunch of high reviews for him after the last negative review.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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May 27, 2019
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100% one of the best Doctors I have ever had! Briefly, my symptoms, I couldn't breath, felt like I had an ear infection 24-7, I wasn't able to sleep, sinus pressure, headache all the time, my eyes hurt my whole face was sore, I was mouth breathing. I just couldn't handle the pain anymore and needed answers. Turns out that is what I got and more. I had a Deviated Septum which resulted in an oversize Turbinate. Dr. R preformed a Turbinate Reduction. I am able to fully breath. So happy w/results!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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katy in bethesda, MD – Sep 15, 2018
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Dr. Ramanathan performed sinus surgery on me. Prior to the surgery, he completely explained the surgery procedures, risk and complications. He answered all of my questions, at no time did I feel rushed. The surgery went well, and the post operative follow up was excellent. Very easy to schedule appointments and never had to wait for the doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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D Emanuel in none – Jun 26, 2018
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Very well received professional who guided me through a serious sinus surgery. I would highly recommend Dr. Ramanathan for sinus surgery, his bedside manner is very comforting and reassuring. Follow-up visits also well received and efficient. Dr. Ramanathan is also an associate professor at Johns Hopkins medical school so he stay on top of the latests practices and technologies.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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James Utt in Bethesda, MD – Jun 19, 2018
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Dr. Ramanathan is really nice. I got a referral from my previous doctor I think 2 years ago. He is very friendly and will answer all your questions. Since he started treating me I have been feeling much better. I just had surgery and it went well. He always remembers? my name and asks? how my son is doing so I appreciate that. Thank you so much for everything ?
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 19, 2018
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I had surgery under Dr. Ramanathan's supervision in 2017, after suffering with sinus disease (infections, allergies, and no sense of smell or taste), for over 20 years. My quality of life has improved beyond measure. Dr. Ramanathan's bedside manner, attentiveness, and pleasant personality helped to make this long awaited surgery less stressful for me and my family. I trust and will highly recommend him to any suffering patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Cassandra in Rockville, MD – May 18, 2018
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Dr Ramanathan performed a very complicated surgery on my frontal sinuses. I had blocked drainage, bone erosion and other complications in both sinuses. Very few doctors can perform this surgery. He arranged to have Dr. Mahoney, a Hopkins Ophthalmologist orbital surgery specialist, to partner during the surgery, to protect against eye complications. The surgery went great and my sinuses are doing great! He was very confident and so was I.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Tom Dunn in Gaithersburg, MD – May 18, 2018
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Dr. Ramanathan is a skilled surgeon. He is informative, friendly & is willing to take the time necessary to explain diagnoses & treatments.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Carl Newman in Washington, DC – May 16, 2018
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Still have nightmares about this incompetent guy after several years. He caused me so much pain with the nasal scope because of inadequate numbing spray. I wait months to see him and instead I'm nasal scoped by an unsupervised resident, who takes it slow but at least no pain. Then after a long wait this doctor makes an appearance and jams the scope up my nose again when all the numbing had obviously worn off. Then all he can offer is prescription for nasal spray that I already told him doesn't w
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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May 11, 2018
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Dr. Ramanathan has a great personality, does a thorough examination, takes time to explain his recommendations, and is a great doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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MOH in Ashburn VA – Apr 19, 2018
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Dr. Ramanathan was easy to talk to and always took the time to answer my questions. The sinus surgery I had greatly improved my quality of life. I would recommend him unconditionally!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mike O in North Potomac, MD – Apr 14, 2018
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Dr. Ramanathan treated me for a rare but extremely severe sinus defect and he performed corrective surgery. I was super impressed with him throughout the entire process and his office and the hospital where he performs procedures was incredibly impressive as well. He explained everything clearly, answered every single one of my questions. I came out of a serious surgery with NO complications, no issues whatsoever and I would highly recommend him who needed a doctor in this field.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Allison P in frederick – Jan 13, 2018
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I wanted to leave a great review to Dr Ramanathan, he was in a team of surgeons to do my pituitary gland tumor surgery and I am thankful for all what he's done. During follow ups he was super patient with me (I was really anxious every time I needed endoscope check), always gave me time to calm and was very professional. He explained every time what's going on and I always knew I'm in a great hands. I would recommend Dr Ramanathan any day, any time for anyone!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Alina in Mc Lean, VA – May 11, 2017
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My mistake in coming to him. He told me I had no problem that he could tell. Every thing looks good he said. So why can't I breathe through my nose? He shrugged and begrudgingly gave me a referral for a CT scan but only to go when I had a sinus infection. I said so I should suffer until I have an infection? He says referral is good for a year. I went to an allergist and to another ENT who said get a CT scan asap. Turned out I have a deviated septum...dr. Ramanathan didnt want to be bothered.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Rockville, MD – May 01, 2017
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I had endoscopic sinus surgery with Dr Ramanathan with awesome results.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Dan Berry in Alexandria, VA – Aug 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Murugappan Ramanathan, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Baltimore, MD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2004. He is affiliated with Suburban Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Yale University

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Ramanathan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office601 N Caroline St Fl 6 Baltimore, MD 21287
    1
    Jhu-Audiologists6420 Rockledge Dr Ste 4920 Bethesda, MD 20817
    2
    Sibley Memorial Hospital5255 Loughboro Rd NW Washington, DC 20016
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Suburban Hospital

      8600 Old Georgetown Rd
      Bethesda, MD 20814
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      79%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      12% higher than the national average

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