Dr. Rajesh Rethnam, MD, Houston, TX | Pulmonologist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.86

Average wait time

4.67

Bedside manner

4.83

“First time i can honestly say i found a good dr. He answered all my questions and was caring hard to find these days ”

Delilah M.August 19, 2017

About Dr. Rajesh Rethnam

Dr. Rajesh Rethnam graduated from medical school at the Government Medical College Kottayam in Kerala, India. He completed his residency at Drexel University College of Medicine - Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He then went on to complete his fellowships at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, NY. Board certified in Pulmonary medicine, Sleep medicine, Obesity medicine, Internal medicine, Critical care medicine and Neurocritical care medicine. His clinical interests include critical care, sleep apnea, insomnia, parasomnia, narcolepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, asthma, COPD, sarcoidosis, neuro-muscular diseases, pulmonary fibrosis and insulin resistance. Dr. Rethnam has been in practice since 1997 and sees patients 17 years and older. He believes in taking as much time as needed to address each patient’s concerns and is dedicated to providing the best possible care to keep his patients healthy. He speaks Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi. Office staff speaks Spanish. Residents of the Memorial area, Dr. Rethnam and his wife have two children. Away from the clinic, he enjoys working on his marine aquarium and traveling.

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Areas of expertise

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Sleep apnea

Emphysema (COPD)

Sleep apnea

Emphysema (COPD)

Office location

NW Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Specialist, Inc

1900 N Loop W, #590, Houston, TX 77018

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Education and background

Practice names

NW Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Specialist, Inc

Board certifications

Critical Care Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Sleep Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Pulmonary Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

Medical School - Government Medical College Kottayam, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Drexel University, Philadelphia, Hahnemann University Hospital (Residency)
Southern Illinois University, Springfield (Fellowship)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Fellowship)

Languages spoken

English
Hindi
Tamil
Malayalam

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1275634289

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.86

Wait time

4.67

Bedside manner

4.83

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First time i can honestly say i found a good dr. He answered all my questions and was caring hard to find these days

August 19, 2017Delilah M.Verified patient

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What practice does Dr. Rajesh Rethnam work with?

Dr. Rajesh Rethnam works with NW Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Specialist, Inc.

Where is Dr. Rajesh Rethnam's office located?

Dr. Rajesh Rethnam's office is located at 1900 N Loop W, Houston, TX 77018.

Which board certifications does Dr. Rajesh Rethnam have?

Dr. Rajesh Rethnam is certified by Critical Care Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine), Sleep Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine), and Pulmonary Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rajesh Rethnam?

Dr. Rajesh Rethnam frequently sees patients for High Blood Pressure / Hypertension, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Pulmonology Consultation, Sinus Problems / Sinusitis, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Rajesh Rethnam on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Rajesh Rethnam speak?

Dr. Rajesh Rethnam speaks English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.

How do patients rate Dr. Rajesh Rethnam in reviews?

7 patients have reviewed Dr. Rajesh Rethnam. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.86/5. They have a 4.83/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.