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Murugappan Ramanathan Jr., MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Bethesda, MD

Murugappan Ramanathan Jr. MD

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease


Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Neurosurgery Vice Director, Clinical Operations Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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  • 6420 Rockledge DriveBethesda, MD 20817

  • Phone+1 443-997-6467

  • Fax+1 301-530-2650

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Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2009 - 2010
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2005 - 2009
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityInternship, Surgery, 2004 - 2005
  • University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2004, Highest Honors
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityBS, Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, 1995 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2020 - 2027
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • Otolaryngology
    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Surgeons
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014
  • Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Sinuses and Common Rhinologic Conditions  
    Murugappan Ramanathan Jr., MD, ScienceDirect

Press Mentions

  • Smog Might Damage Your Sense of Smell
    Smog Might Damage Your Sense of SmellJune 1st, 2021
  • Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Doubles the Risk of Smell Loss: Study
    Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Doubles the Risk of Smell Loss: StudyMay 31st, 2021
  • Health Prone to Sinusitis? Air Pollution in Your City Is Making It Worse
    Health Prone to Sinusitis? Air Pollution in Your City Is Making It WorseMay 16th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • The Role of Nrf2 in Stabilizing the Epithelial Barrier in Particulate Matter Induced RhinosinusitisJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2019–2024
  • Nrf2 and barrier stability in Particulate Matter induced RhinosinusitisNIAID/NIH2019–2024
  • NIH K23 Career Development AwardNIH/NIEHSPresent

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  • Tamil

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