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Dr. Nitya Ramachandran, MD

Dr. Nitya Ramachandran, MD

Pediatrics*

Dr. Nitya Ramachandran, MD is a pediatrician in Sandy Spring, MD. She is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

17810 Meeting House Rd Ste 150 Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Telehealth available
(240) 389-1722

Care Philosophy

"As a pediatrician, my interests are in Infectious diseases, ADHD & children with Special needs. I believe in incorporating and integrating the therapies from different fields of medicine to help alleviate illness & ..."

- Dr. Nitya Ramachandran, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ramachandran specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • 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.
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Ramachandran's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ramachandran

4.6
26 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
4%
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1 star
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excellent doctor; quality time with patients; caring and knows your children; takes time to answer any concerns
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
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robin tacchetti – Jun 12, 2020
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She is the family doctor for our kids and is fantastic. Absolutely trust her judgement.
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
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Sajit – Oct 26, 2019
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We are so grateful that we found Dr. Ramachandran. She is a caring doctor who takes her time with each patient. You never feel rushed while in her office. She is the only pediatrician that we have found who listens carefully to concerns, approaches wellness in a holistic manner, is respectful of parent choices and is genuinely invested in the health of our children.
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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Jun 08, 2018
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I love this doctor! she takes her time with my childrens' examination. She is truly a concerned physician. Her office assistant Pramila is so kind, and helpful. She is very efficient in helping get me a referal when necessary. The office is always very clean and organized. I am very happy with Dr. Ramachandran. I would recommend her to any mother or father.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Julisse Porras-Gerhardt in Spencerville, Md – Mar 12, 2018
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Great Doctor. She's patient and a listens well. Not pushy or proud when you question things. Around lunch time the office smells food though.
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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Germantown, MD – Mar 07, 2017
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We chose Dr Ramachandran because she is one of the few doctors left in MD that offer parents the right to choose not to vaccinate their children. She looks at the whole child instead of just symptoms and offers a gentler more natural approach to medicine. I appreciate her fresh perspective and that she uses the lost art of common sense. She always makes sure to answer all my questions and takes her time with appointments.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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ShellyK in Baltimore, MD – Sep 20, 2016
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Dr. Rama knows my kids by name. When my older daughter had Lyme, she is the only primary doctor we saw (out of three) who understood that the traditional approach wasn't working. She was supportive of our consultation with a Lyme literate MD, which finally resulted in a cure. She is available by phone for emergencies late at night when we have called with high fever in baby. We have been very happy with this practice-- short waits, kind staff.
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
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Hyattsville, MD – Aug 13, 2016
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She came highly recommended as a doctor for kids with autism. She gave broad brush recommendations for changing my autistic child's diet without any testing whatsoever and in the absense of issues with food or digestion. COnsidering how complicated and individulaized this can be , that was concerning to me. They seem to close early daily, & before weekends and holidays. The office staff completely dropped the ball with a referral resulting in a full week delay in being able to schedule it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mom in Baltimore, MD – Jul 08, 2016
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I am not too happy with her services, She is always in a rush so she can move on to the next patient. She only has one employee who does the preliminary checks (weight, height etc) prior to seeing her. Also, Dr. does not have answers to basic questions for someone who has been in practice that long. She is very guarded which hinders her professional capabilities which in turn is not helpful to parents seeking answers. I will score her a 2. The employee always seem overwhelmed.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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 20, 2016
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I love everyone who works in this office! I love the care that we get and since Dr Rama is the only dr at the office I always know who my kids will be seeing. The staff is incredibly friendly and my opinions and rights are respected as a parent. When the office is closed, there is an answering service that will connect you to Dr. Rama and she promptly returns my calls. I can't say enough good things about this office!
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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Deborah Roemer in Rockville, MD – May 14, 2016
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Dr. Rama takes time with us and has called us on the weekends if we have needed her advice. She has honestly evaluated our children and recommended the ER if she feels it would be best. We are grateful to have found her! Highly recommend her to others!
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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Tammy J in Laytonsville, MD – May 01, 2016
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Kids always need friendly pediatrician and that is exactly what Dr. Nitya Ramachandran is. My daughter was sooo happy during her first visit.
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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Vraj in Silver Spring, MD – Feb 03, 2016
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It is not everyday that your child tells you that they want to go to the doctors. My son, almost every other day asks if he can go visit Dr. Rama. Dr. Rama is warm, patient, supportive of your beliefs and values and has a natural and responsive way of taking care of your children. I can honestly say that we feel 100 percent comfortable in her care and have recommended her to many of our friends.
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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Heather W in Gaithersburg, MD – Dec 20, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

As a pediatrician, my interests are in Infectious diseases, ADHD & children with Special needs. I believe in incorporating and integrating the therapies from different fields of medicine to help alleviate illness & improve health. I feel that it...read more

  • Pediatrics

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  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • Institute Of Child Health & Hospital For Children, Madras, India

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Government General Hospital, Madras, India

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • Madras University

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Locations

Practice

Office17810 Meeting House Rd Ste 150 Sandy Spring, MD 20860
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

    18101 Prince Philip Dr
    Olney, MD 20832

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

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

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