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Dr. Ramana Naidu, MD

Dr. Ramana Naidu, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine*

Dr. Ramana Naidu, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in Larkspur, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Marinhealth Medical Center and Novato Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

2 Bon Air Rd Ste 120 Larkspur, CA 94939
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Naidu specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Naidu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Naidu

4.2
29 ratings, 27 with a written review
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1 star
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The worst doctor I have ever tried to work with
I first tried to work with Dr. Naidu in 2022. He reviewed my x-ray and let me know that my back is broken in three places, and that I have bone fragments that should be removed. The next step was supposed to be an MRI, which required pre-authorization from insurance. The office said they could get this done, but it never happened, and after trying to get them to help for 6 months (many phone calls) I gave up. Two years later I got my primary care physician to get the MRI pre-authorized, and they referred me back to Dr. Naidu. First his office staff gave me the wrong date for my appointment, I showed up on Feb 28th to learn that my appointment was for March 28th. Then, this morning when I showed up at 8:43 am, they let me know that because I was 3 minutes late, my appointment had been canceled (they cancel any appointment if you are more than 2 minutes late). I had it in my calendar for 8:45 AM. Save yourself the headache, and look elsewhere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Ethan Brooke – Mar 28, 2025
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I have had several epidurals with dr Naidu,
I felt informed,and the care is excellent . Dr Naidu is personable and , airways makes me feel safe and in good hands.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Pip mead – Jul 10, 2024
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Darn fine doctor who cares!
Dr. Naidu gave me a life. Finding him was a godsend. He treated me for trigeminal neuralgia when no one else would. I've been his patient for nearly ten years and throughout that time he was caring, compassionate and most importantly COMPETENT. He will take good care of you, I promise!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jacqueline Kopp – Sep 07, 2023
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Disappointing
I left with no plan, no advice, just a shot of Vitamin B and a suggestion to come back in a month. I could not get a follow up appointment. One of the most difficult abd disappointing days in my quest for health care.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 18, 2023
I do not provide Vitamin B injections. Perhaps... Read More
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I met with Dr. Naidu, and he was very courteous and informative. Explained why he thought I was a candidate for Vertiflex , so we scheduled the procedure. It was highly successful, no pain after over a year. Thank you so much Dr. Naidu, your 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
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Ginny – Oct 20, 2022
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Office service quality
Visit with doctor was fine. Trying to cancel further appointment was a nightmare. Could not leave message. Even when pressed phone button to change or cancel appt. person who answered said they could not. Forwarded me to another person whose message machine rang and rang and rang but couldnt leave message. This was second attempt to cancel appointment unsuccessfully a week apart. Could not cancel through my health online either or leave a message for doc. I will WRITE A LETTER. TRYING NOT TO BE CHARGED FOR NOT MAKING IT TO THE APPOINMENT. I am very reluctant to do further business with Dr Naidu due to TERRIBLEcustomer service.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Carla Markmann – Mar 18, 2022
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Excellent communications, brilliant diagnosis that other doctors missed.
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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Alvah J Miller – Mar 16, 2021
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It took me several attempts to get the initial visit. Once I did the MRI and everything else he wanted to review, it took months to book an injection. Then he cancelled my appointment 3 times. He wasted 7 months of my time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
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Mimi – Oct 04, 2020
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Excellent in listening, comprehending and suggesting next step in dealing with my issues1!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Edie Lesieutre – May 02, 2020
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After years of seeing other pain specialists who dismissed my complaints of Constant, severe pain in my right hamstring, Dr Naidu not only knew what I was talking about but knew how to fix it. More than Six months after a shot my pain is still down from an 8 to a 3. And the constant, piercing spasm is gone!
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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Apr 29, 2020
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Excellent always. He has incredible bedside manner and catches issues with my back no one else has. Very professional without losing a personal touch.
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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Janie Pansini Ronchelli – Apr 29, 2020
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Dr. Naidu has been tremendous help to me in pain management, with injections, and most recently the insertion of a verteflex. He is attentive and caring, and I am extremely happy with the care he’s giving me
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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Joan Beavin – Apr 29, 2020
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Great experience all around, including staff and billing. Injection was perfect
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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C. Casper – Apr 29, 2020
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Dr. Naidu always explains conditions/treatment options clearly and comprehensively. He is up to date on newest procedures. He answers all questions. Friendly, very professional and top notch. Bonus is he is an excellent anesthesiologist as well! Recommend 100%.
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
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Betsy L. – Apr 18, 2020
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Dr. Naidu was well informed, had a wonderful bedside manner, helped me understand what my options were, and is very trustworthy. I highly recommend him. Bob
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dr. Robert okin – Apr 11, 2020
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Dr Naidu is helping navigate our daughter's very complex case to help manage her pain and give her a better quality of life. We have consulted a lot of physicians but he is the first doctor to offer a couple procedures that could really help. We are at the beginning of the process but we are hopeful now that we can help alleviate her pain.
What went well
  • 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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Sarah Kaplan – Apr 10, 2020
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I had a Nalu Back Stimulator implanted in summer 2019. After 15 + years of chronic nerve pain, I am finally pain free. There were no other treatment options for my condition. I am elated to have a new lease on my life...pain free! Dr. Naidu is the gold standard of doctor care and providing top technology treatment. His caring staff and facilities are impecabbly run. Together as a team, they give patient's the full 100% assurance they need for their treatment options. My thanks is endless to Dr. Naidu and 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
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Linda Bartholomew – Apr 10, 2020
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I did a virtual visit with Dr. Naidu. He was great. The appt was on time, he was professional. He had my file and images readily available and we talked about next steps.
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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Apr 10, 2020
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Dr. Naidu has been treating me for nerve issues in my hip and spine for a couple of years. He is very knowledgeable, takes his time, explains treatment and recovery aspects very well, friendly and has given me a great deal of confidence in him as a medical doctor. I highly recommend him for the same type of treatment and care he has provided me.
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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Geoffrey Rotwein – Apr 10, 2020
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I have enjoyed getting to know Dr. Naidu over the last couple of years. He is a skilled pain care giver with a warm and open demeanor. He and his staff are helpful, willing to make every effort to help determine the source of pain and then present the treatment options informatively & straight to the POINT!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Bruce Pratt – Apr 10, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Naidu is primarily based at California Orthopedics & Spine, assisting patients with pain before and after surgery. He helps individuals manage, reduce, or eliminate pain that occurs after medical illness, trauma, or surgery and puts...read more

biography

Dr. Ramana (Ramo) Naidu is an anesthesiologist and pain physician, as well as the medical director of pain management at Marin General Hospital. Prior to that, Dr. Naidu first earned his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine...read more
  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Pain Management

  • Anesthesiology

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  • University Of California, San Francisco (ucsf)

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Washington, Seattle

    Residency Hospital
  • Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health

    Medical School
  • University Of Washington Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2011
  • St Marys Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

National Orthopedic Imaging Associates2 Bon Air Rd Ste 120 Larkspur, CA 94939
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Practice

Mark S Lawler MD Inc.7100 Redwood Blvd Ste 200 Novato, CA 94945
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Novato Community Hospital

    180 Rowland Way
    Novato, CA 94945
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Marinhealth Medical Center

    250 Bon Air Rd
    Greenbrae, CA 94904
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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