Ramesh Patel, MD

Speciality:

Language(s):

  • English, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali

Location(s):

Dr. Ramesh Patel is a pediatric anesthesiologist at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia’s (PSV) Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). With over 40 years of experience in the Washington, DC area, he is board-certified by both the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pediatric Anesthesiologists. Dr. Patel completed his medical degree in India, followed by residency at the University of Colorado Hospital and a fellowship at Children’s National Medical Center. He enjoys the area’s weather, museums, and cultural diversity. Outside of work, Dr. Patel enjoys cricket, volleyball, and reading. He has a passion for volunteering in India and has contributed to significant medical cases, such as the separation of conjoined twins and the care of a child victim of the DC sniper. Fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Bengali, he practices at PSV’s ASC in Fairfax and is proud to have raised three children and two grandchildren.

Publications:

Patel RI, Hannallah RS. Postanesthetic complications following pediatric ambulatory anesthesia: A three year study. Anesthesiology 1988; 69:1009-1012.

Patel RI, Hannallah RS. Preoperative screening for pediatric ambulatory surgery: Evaluation of a telephone questionnaire method. Anesthesia and Analgesia 1992; 75:258-261.

Welborn LG, Norden JM, Seiden N, Hannallah RS, Patel RI, Broadman L, Ruttimann UE. Effect of minimizing preoperative fasting on perioperative blood glucose homeostasis in children. Pediatric Anesthesia 1993; 3:167-171.

Patel RI, Hannallah RS. Laboratory tests in children undergoing ambulatory surgery: A review of clinical practice and scientific studies. Ambulatory Surgery 2000; 8:165-169.

Patel RI, Davis PJ, Orr RJ, Ferrari LR, Rimar S, Hannallah RS, Cohen IT, Colingo K, Donlon JV, Haberkern CM, McGowan FX, Prillaman BA, Parasuraman TV, Creed MR. Single-dose ondansetron prevents postoperative vomiting in pediatric outpatients. Anesth Analg 1997; 85:538-45.

Board Certifications:

  • American Board of Anesthesiology
    • American Board of Pediatric Anesthesiologists

    Education:

    • Fellowship: Children’s National Medical Center (1980)

      • Residency: University of Colorado Hospital (1978)

        • Medical School: Medical College, Baroda, India (1975)

          • Undergraduate: M.S. University, Baroda, India (1969)