Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy is a geriatrician catering to the needs of the people of New York, NY. At present, he practices at Mount Sinai Geriatrics and along with his staff strives to ensure patient satisfaction. The practice holds itself to the highest standards of patient care and provides a welcoming atmosphere, amicable staff, and convenient location for its patients. Dr. Ramaswamy graduated with a degree in medicine from B.J. Medical College, Pune in India. He then went on to pursue a residency in family medicine at Wheeling Hospital and Underwood-Memorial Hospital. He is fellowship-trained in geriatrics at the Mount Sinai Hospital and also holds a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Ramaswamy is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine with a special focus on geriatric medicine. He is also a zealous researcher, with authorial credits in numerous esteemed publications. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, Dr. Ramaswamy is culturally attuned to patients from various backgrounds, who enjoy having him as their physician.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - B.J. Medical College, Pune, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

University of Wisconsin, Madison (Master's)

Wheeling Hospital, Residency in Family Medicine

Underwood-Memorial Hospital, Residency in Family Medicine

The Mount Sinai Hospital, Fellowship in Geriatrics

Practice

Mount Sinai Geriatrics

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine)

Awards and publications

Wang H, Leavitt L, Ramaswamy R, Rapraeger AC. Interaction of syndecan and alpha6beta4 integrin cytoplasmic domains: regulation of ErbB2-mediated integrin activation. The Journal of biological chemistry 2010 Apr; 285(18).

Ramaswamy R, Maio V, Diamond JJ, Talati AR, Hartmann CW, Arenson C, Roehl B. Potentially inappropriate prescribing in elderly: assessing doctor knowledge, confidence and barriers. Journal of evaluation in clinical practice 2011 Dec; 17(6)

Ramaswamy R, Dix EF, Drew JE, Diamond JJ, Inouye SK, Roehl BJ. Beyond grand rounds: a comprehensive and sequential intervention to improve identification of delirium. The Gerontologist 2011 Feb; 51(1).

Ramaswamy R. Ethical challenges in evidence-based management of an elderly adult with cancer without decision-making capacity. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 2012 Dec; 60(12).

Ramaswamy R. How to teach medication management: a review of novel educational materials in geriatrics. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 2013 Sep; 61(9).

Boockvar K, Signor D, Ramaswamy R, Hung W. Delirium during acute illness in nursing home residents. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association 2013 Sep; 14(9).

Background

Languages spoken

English

Hindi

Tamil

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1003010406

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Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

4.33

Bedside manner

5.00

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Dr Ramaswamy is the best primary Dr I have ever experienced. He is very through.

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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy work with?

Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy works with Mount Sinai Geriatrics.

Where is Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy's office located?

Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy's office is located at 1440 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10029.

Which board certifications does Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy have?

Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy is certified by American Board of Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy?

Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy frequently sees patients for Fall, Geriatric Medicine, Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, Primary Care Consultation, and Senior Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy speak?

Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil.

How do patients rate Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy in reviews?

31 patients have reviewed Dr. Ravishankar Ramaswamy. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.33/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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