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Nalini Ramanathan, MD

Family Medicine

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

518-286-1922
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
518-286-1922

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Family Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Family Medical Group

279 Troy Rd
Ste 5
Rensselaer , NY 12144

View hours
Monday
7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday
7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday
7:30am - 5:00pm

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Assam Medical College (2000)

Residency:
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2010)

Board Certifications

Family Medicine, Family Medicine, American Board of (2011)

Provider Groups

Innovative Health Alliance of New York

SPHP Medical Associates

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(72 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

179 Reviews

10/03/2024

Great

08/29/2024

Excellent care

04/23/2024

She was running behind on my last visit and I really wasn't too happy as I had a 9:30 am appointment. I know some patients may have a lot of questions to ask and she is very thorough so that could put her behind. If I needed to ask questions, I wouldn't want her to brush me off so I do understand.

04/11/2024

Good provider

02/07/2024

Thank YOU!

02/06/2024

The doctor looked at me when talking to me. Many others are too busy typing.

01/30/2024

Outstanding, diagnosis so spot on

01/02/2024

Very knowledgeable

12/15/2023

she explains everything

11/15/2023

It is a great family practice

11/15/2023

Very good doctor and highly recommend her

11/14/2023

All I can say is thank God 14 years ago Dr Ramanathan took over as my doctor when Dr North left. I am so lucky to have her as my doctor. Thank you Dr Ramanathan for all you do for me and my wife.

11/10/2023

I like my primary physician very much and would not go to another.

11/08/2023

I like my doctor

11/08/2023

The waiting room and the exam room that I was in appear to be clean and clutter free. Everyone seemed to be very friendly and professional.

11/07/2023

I like her and respect her .

11/01/2023

Dr. Ramanathan continues to provide friendly, competent, thorough primary care.

10/19/2023

Excellent care

10/19/2023

Personal experience

10/18/2023

She is the BEST!

10/09/2023

Sometimes things are lost in translation. Response was quick.

09/29/2023

Nothing further!

09/28/2023

Dr. Ramanathan is always willing to give you the extra time if needed. That’s hard to find these days!

09/28/2023

Don’t have much to say they’ve been good with me

09/23/2023

I feel so blessed to have Dr. Ramanathan as my family doctor

09/09/2023

Dr Ramanatham is great

09/04/2023

My provider was there for me when I lost my son,

08/31/2023

Very thorough

08/31/2023

Caring and friendly

08/29/2023

Dr Ramanathan is very easy to talk to!

08/14/2023

I really like Dr Ramanathan so other that the issue I previosly mentioned I like this office.

08/11/2023

I always leaving feeling I’ve received excellent care

08/05/2023

Very helpful

07/27/2023

Dr Ramanathan is wonderful. I feel confident talking to her about all my health concerns.

07/21/2023

Great doctor! Takes her time and really listens to her patients

07/20/2023

I have no complaints and always feel comfortable

07/16/2023

She's a good doctor

07/15/2023

Good servive

07/11/2023

My provider is great. The communication with the office is terrible

07/06/2023

Great communications between us. Dr. R and staff listen AND explain well

06/21/2023

she always remembers your concerns

06/17/2023

She is the best one i ever had

06/15/2023

I was very satisfied

06/11/2023

All is good

06/09/2023

Very good

06/05/2023

I just hope she never leaves to go elsewhere. I have faith in your hundred percent to enter mannerism is excellent she cares.

06/05/2023

Answered all my questions and gave me information about things I needed help with and directed me how to go about things

06/02/2023

Both Dr. Ramanathan and her staff were professional and very friendly. I was in good hands.

05/25/2023

LPN Neka was very helpful and accommodating…front desk staff need to smile more when greeting all the patients

05/24/2023

Doctor Ramanthan is always professional, allows time needed to address my concerns and is very thorough.

05/21/2023

Happy to see my doctor

05/17/2023

Even though I was probably squeezed in I was not rushed at all and afforded the same amount of time as if I had prescheduled the appointment.

05/12/2023

So far, I’ve been very satisfied

05/02/2023

Overall it was very good

05/01/2023

One of the best doctors in the business

04/30/2023

The doctor is concerned about my overall health.

04/27/2023

My Doctor is very knowledgeable and caring

04/26/2023

Always make sure i'm up to date with all my medical needs.

04/19/2023

Motivates me to have a healthier lifestyle without unachievable goals.

04/17/2023

Dr is very professional, very caring, and takes care of her patience

04/15/2023

Highly recommended

03/24/2023

nice

03/23/2023

Ram is great she is informative understanding, she genuinely cares about me and my children s health

03/18/2023

We trust and respect Dr Ramanathan

03/09/2023

Dr ramanathans nurse is very caring and thorough

03/08/2023

She is very easy to talk to

02/25/2023

Dr was very nice,but I left with the same questions and pain that I went there with..

02/24/2023

Dr ram and her nurse Shauna are the best

02/21/2023

Will change

02/06/2023

Amazing provider!

02/04/2023

Answers questions and gives opinions and advice

02/04/2023

Did not explain the results of my tests in a thorough manner

02/03/2023

Dr Ramanathan has been my provider for a number of years and is always very helpful.

01/24/2023

She is very thoughtful and will take as much time as you need with her.

01/24/2023

always gives any time I may need.

12/26/2022

Always happy with the care she gives me.

12/23/2022

My doctor listens to my concerns and provides good care.

12/23/2022

Polite professional and creates an atmosphere where I feel comfortable discussing my medical concerns.

12/15/2022

Shes a real good doctor and i respect her a lot.

12/10/2022

I am so satisfied with my provider Ramanathan Nalini

11/26/2022

Good

11/10/2022

One of the nicest and personable provider I've had

08/20/2022

The provider has good intentions, but the time spent is limited.

08/19/2022

We have had a good relationship with this physicians

08/12/2022

Dr. Ramanathan is always professional and answers all my questions.

08/12/2022

have had her for years. love her !

08/04/2022

I am happy with the care that I receive.

08/02/2022

I have never experienced any bed things with my provider nurses or my doctor I love her very much

07/27/2022

As always *Dr. Ramanthan was concerned & knowledgeable of my health. She explained what I should do & what will happen in future (x-ray of lungs) because of COVID.

07/12/2022

All went well, no problems.

07/08/2022

Dr. Ramanathan does a great job providing health care for me.

06/28/2022

*Dr. Nalini Ramanathan is very caring and a good listener.

06/24/2022

She's great

06/23/2022

Dr ramananthan and her nurse shauna are the best

06/22/2022

*Dr. Ramanathan is a very good doctor, she is easiest - talk to, very friendly.

06/20/2022

Usually on time, thorough, listens.

06/20/2022

Love her very dedicated to her jobless

06/18/2022

Excellent

05/30/2022

Excellent

05/25/2022

Dr Ramanathan is wonderful and I trust her completely. She is very attentive and I am grateful for her assistance.

05/22/2022

Dr Ramathan is always very helpful and attentive and always follows up with what additional care I need for my concerns

05/18/2022

Continued good experience.

05/11/2022

She was caring as usual

04/22/2022

Provider is exemplary as manifested by her NEVER looking at the computer during my visit but directly at me instead. I feel that we have a relationship which I hope lasts my entire life.

04/21/2022

I communicate with Dr on portal and She always gets right back with Me. Very attentive and Professional

04/19/2022

I liked that the Dr obviously had looked over my medical information before starting the visit. I didn't have to sit waiting while the person reads it.

04/18/2022

I am very satisfied with my health provider and office.

04/14/2022

Very good. Competent medical staff.

04/08/2022

Dr. Ramanathan listens well and I am pleased with the care I've received from her.

04/06/2022

Very good

04/05/2022

It was fine

03/25/2022

Always good. She is thorough.

03/25/2022

She did not follow up for a week with the references for problems not related to this visit. My problems continue and have not got better. No follow up for that.

03/25/2022

I did not have an apt. but *Doc Ramanathan did make time to see me because I had a concern about an injury. I greatly appreciated her fitting me in for a quick check. Thank you.

03/12/2022

She seemed rushed

02/26/2022

My doctor is terrific, she makes visits stress free, always keeps me up to date on my health and genuinely cares on how I am doing.

02/17/2022

Dr. Ramanathan was helpful, informative, empathetic and, most importantly, a dynamite diagnostician. I had tried to self-help for several days and had been misdiagnosed by urgent care over the weekend before seeing Dr R. On Monday. I was much improved within 24 hours and had info on what symptoms would require additional follow up, what to expect while recovering and a plan for what we'd try next if necessary. Great doc.

02/14/2022

Dr ramanathan and her nurse shauna are the absolute best! They work together wonderfully and I can always count of them

02/01/2022

I was prescribed meds, via MY Chart but was not informed why and what were the meds used to treat. Left mess w/ MY Chart- No response.

01/24/2022

Dr ramanathan is the best. Colleen who runs the office is very kind and helpful

01/03/2022

Physician did not seem to know that I was there for yearly checkup. Did not know that I already had blood/lab work completed and was going to order it. Very short visit. I always feel rushed and forgot to ask some questions about recent issues with my health.

12/31/2021

She's always wonderful and there if I need her

12/28/2021

*Dr. Ramanathan saw me for a visit regarding complications from a treatment my dermatologist prescribed. *Dr. Ramanathan was able to see me that day of my call to her office. She is wonderful!

12/28/2021

Exam was not thorough enough. Visit summary listed things assessed that were not. MD did not follow through with treatment plan she verbalized or documented.

12/24/2021

Always thorough and complete and concerned!!

12/18/2021

Right from the start, I felt comfortable with my interacting with the receptionist, nurse and physician. As I watched the reactions of other patients arriving and departing, it seemed they felt the same. My primary doctor retired this past summer and was referred to this Family group by a friend. Such organizations are large, by financial need. I know, from a friend who works in a doctors office, just how hectic and unfriendly such places can get. I never had that feeling here. The physician made me feel like I could tell her anything....like she's more than willing to keep me on track health-wise and didn't treat me like a number to get in and out quickly.

12/14/2021

*Dr. Ramanathan is the very best dr. I have ever received care from.

12/12/2021

Dr Ramanathan is the best doctor I have ever seen

12/05/2021

I am very happy with Dr. Ramanathan's treatment.

11/20/2021

Dr Ramanathan is a listener and a doctor who hears and considers what I have to say.I'm grateful for her.

10/28/2021

I've been going to Dr. Ramanathan for years now and she is always extremely thorough and kind, she always listens to any concerns I have and provides the best care accordingly. I've referred several friends and family members to her.

10/19/2021

The care and feedback I received from Dr Ramanathan wasi very thorough and informative. She was patient and took the time to discuss my concerns and provided me with practical guidance and evidence based guidelines. I am a health care provider and appreciate having a physician who is as detailed and compassionate as Dr Ramanathan is.

10/19/2021

Office is well-mannered, clean, & friendly. My doctor is professional and helpful. My experience is always good.

10/15/2021

Dr Ramanathan had always been a straight shooter, which I do appreciate. This allows me the info I need to make the decisions I make regarding my health. Highly recommend for those that are interested in real, direct interaction regarding health.

10/09/2021

Dr Ramanathan is the best!

10/05/2021

She's great, always listens

09/28/2021

Dr. Ramanathan has been my Doctor for a long time now and I am so pleased with her expertise, professionalism, kindness and empathy that she always shows, and her thoroughness with every visit. I think so much of her that I recommended her to many friends and family who now see her .

09/26/2021

I have nothing but good to say about my Physician.

09/06/2021

Dr. R has excellant patient/doctor skills.

09/06/2021

Dr. Ramanathan has been my primary physician for several years. She is very competent in her practice, and I trust her judgments.

09/04/2021

It was very good. Like talking to an old friend.

05/18/2021

*Dr. Ramanathan is an excellent doctor who knows my health and I find her very easy to discuss things frankly with her. If I have a medical condition she treats me for it and always find the root cause.

05/11/2021

my doctor is the best. she listens and is kind to me and my family when they are with me.

05/07/2021

Dr. Ramanathan has true concerns about my health, medications and life. She is, and has been, a great doctor from my very first visit. She's thorough and always answers any questions I have.

05/07/2021

She was very pleasant and informative.

04/28/2021

easy to talk to and knows what she is talking about

04/23/2021

wonderful as always very attentive and cares about my health

04/22/2021

Very knowledgeable and informative

04/21/2021

she was very professional and very knowledgeable, I was very impressed.

04/21/2021

*Dr. Ramanathan is an extremely caring and knowledgeable doctor who truly cares for her patients.

04/20/2021

dr. Ramanathan is an excellent doctor.

04/19/2021

Efficient & caring.

04/05/2021

missed one prescription, did not explain the dosage of prescription

03/29/2021

I have been a patient of Dr. Ramanathan for quite a few years. She knows my medical concerns and is always willing to listen. I have found her to be a very competent and professional.

03/25/2021

Dr Ramanathan is the best!

03/24/2021

Having just started seeing Dr Ramanathan, I am very pleased with her assessment of my medical history and her initial plan for further assessment and action.

03/23/2021

great doctor quick effective service in a timely fashion

03/22/2021

Dr. always in a hurry. I don't feel that Dr. has reviewed my file before seeing me.

03/16/2021

My Primary Physician Dr Ramanathan is very thorough and was able to help me with an issue that I've had for years which was ignored by the previous physician.

03/15/2021

Dr Ramanathan is always good at explaining how an accident/injury/problem might have occurred and I appreciate it She respects my desire to use conservative treatments and always provides me options in care.

03/12/2021

Always prompt and very considerate of my concerns. Makes me feel at ease.

03/10/2021

very good experience

03/10/2021

appreciated in person visit as first time with this physician

02/26/2021

excellent physician

02/25/2021

Very knowledgeable and sensitive to my concerns.

02/25/2021

Excellent virtual visit - my questions and concerns were addressed. I like the option to have a virtual visit at this time.

02/23/2021

my doctor knows me well and listens and addresses any problems

02/22/2021

Dr Ramanathan is just the Best..Ive had her for some time now. She is concerned and very Thorough with her Patients..Most of my Family have her and are very pleased...

02/17/2021

Dr Ramanathan is the best doctor I have ever had. She is caring, professional and compassionate

02/16/2021

*Dr. Ramanathan is a great doctor and always shows care and compassion and wants to use the best possible care for the given situation.

02/15/2021

always happy with my provider

02/13/2021

Dr. Ramanathan is an asset to your facility/ She is extremely knowledgeable on the subjects you are discussing, patient while you explain your concerns. I find her compassion and knowledge a rare find in the current world we now live in. She understands her patients and adapts to the situation. I have had several doctors in my lifetime but she it truly a rare doctor and a lucky find for me. I love her as a doctor and know she has my health as her priority. We feel blessed she is our doctor.

02/12/2021

*Dr. Ramanathan ALWAYS takes excellent care of me. I have confidence in all the care she provides for my physical and mental health care!

02/09/2021

The doctor is very knowledgeable and really listens to my feelings and questions. Thank you so much.

01/26/2021

I liked her very much, she is going to help me.

01/20/2021

I'm very happy with my doctor and the office staff.

01/08/2021

Dr. Ramanathan is brilliant and along with her intelligence she is kind, attentive and listens to her patients. Best doctor ever!

01/07/2021

Was very helpful and concerned.

01/07/2021

I adore her she is very attentive and pays a great deal of attention to my concerns
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