Ramin Ram, MD

Dr. Ram has been my dermatologist for several years now, and I have always had such a positive experience with him. When I was first diagnosed with lupus, I was referred to him by my rheumatologist. He has had to take several skin graphs for me, as my skin has always caused me some issues. He has always been helpful in treating me with respect and listening to what I have to say. With previous dermatologists I have always found it difficult to be able to get a word in without being cut off or making me feel like what I have to say is not important. It is not that way with Dr. Ram. I really appreciate his advice and he has always treated my skin conditions properly. Unfortunately I recently had to switch insurances and am not able to see him regularly, but he still allows me to call him and ask him questions and any concerns that I have. I feel like that’s going above and beyond, and I would really recommend him to anyone!

My general practicioner sent me to Dr. Ramin Ram to remove a skin cancer on my face. Dr. Ram performed the operation. The whole process took less than 90 minutes — excise the cancer (leaving a hole slightly smaller than a dime just under and to the left of my nose), then stitching the hole shut. Dr. Ram explained the process thoroughly in advance, and keep me informed of what he was doing throughout. The only pain involved was slight — the prick of a needle administering a local anesthetic, and he carefully let me know exactly what I would feel. After that all I felt was a little ‘tugging’ as he cut, and the smell of burning flesh as he cauterized… and he warned me in advance about both. In the time between cutting and stitching, there was a period of over a half hour while he did tests on the materials excised. I had brought a book to read. Though relatively young, Dr. Ram was friendly, most pleasant, understanding, professional, courteous, and, frankly, completely reassuring. More importantly, he did a good job and the result will be only a small, barely visible scar. He gave me his cell phone in case any problems arose (none did), and he called that evening to see how I was feeling. Most impressive. I could not be more pleased, and could not recommend him more highly. And the whole experience at HealthCare Partners Medical Group, from parking to short wait time, was totally acceptable.

I had heard really wonderful things about Dr. Ram, and after finally making an appointment with him after trying for 6 months, I was really excited to meet him. I brought in my skin care products and wrote a short list of questions I had for him to make sure I was using our time wisely. I’ve been struggling with acne nonstop for a decade and I have tried everything under the sun to cure it from conventional and unconventional topical treatments, prescribed medications, dietary changes, not wearing any makeup, stress management… you name it.
Anyway, when Dr. Ram walked into the room he literally examined my face for no more than two seconds (that is honestly being generous) and barely ever looked at me after asking me to explain my concerns. He talked really fast, stared down at the computer the entire appointment and answered my questions with what I perceived as a really rushed disinterested manner. I didn’t leave the room with a clear understanding of why he thought the product he was prescribing to me would work differently than what I was already trying. In fact, if I understood him correctly he said it was basically a milder version of what I am using now. It seemed like he prescribed me a blanket medication he likes to give to people with acne instead of treating me like an individual. If this product should help me and my problems specifically he didn’t make that very clear. The entire appointment probably would have been no more than three minutes if I hadn’t asked him follow up questions prior to him giving me a prescription. I know that he had shown up late, and had other patients to see, but if I’m paying multiple dollars a minute for someone’s time I expect them to be present with me and treat me as an individual. I’ve seen nice reviews of him, so I’m sure he’s wonderful when he’s not in a rush, but unfortunately I did not have a satisfactory interaction with him.

Dr. Ram is terrific. I read the some of the reviews on here and am shocked we are talking about the same person. Dr. Ram is on the ball and is very attentive. He spotted my cancer immediately and had perfect bed side manner. He spent time with me, listened to me, and gave me great advise. Basically, he just saved my life and if he was as bad as these other reviews, then he wouldnt have given me enough time to figure my situation out. I strongly suggest Dr. Ram, and I plan on only going to him from now on. He’s my Doctor for life, and he is amazing!

Ramin Ram doesn’t seem present or mindful, or even listen to the patient. He rushed through my appt, I had to repeat things twice for him to acknowledge my concerns. My usual dermatologist recommended that I come visit in for another visit 6 months after my previous, when she did not have availability, I scheduled with Dr Ram. Upon first walking in he questioned why I would make an appointment so close to my last appt, I explained how my usual dr recommend I come in after 6 months and he said, «that’s not necessary but reception was nice to do that». he rushed though my skin check, disinterested and rushed out the door, confirming he had not been listening to the other things I had mentioned I wanted to discuss. Finally he said he’d prescribe me «metrogel» for my skin concerns, confirming he had not been listening to me as when I had just told him I had tried Metrogel previously and it did not help.
what a waste of an appointment, he didn’t give me anything to help with my Rosacea when just the day before my primary doctor recommended I discuss and get something for my rosacea from a dermatologist
What a bad experience, I cannot recommend Dr Ram. There are good doctors out there and Dr Ram is not one.

I was just at Doctor Ramin Ram’s office. He is a very great doctor. He listened to what I had to say. Very nice and intelligent dermatologist. I recommend him to anyone. He carefully examined my skin and saw what was wrong. He gave me the correct steps into having good skin. He’s the best.