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Dr. Ramesh Thapar, MD

Dr. Ramesh Thapar, MD

Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ramesh Thapar, MD is a psychiatrist in Gaithersburg, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thapar has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from PUNJABI UNIVERSITY / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

604 S Frederick Ave Ste 213 Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Thapar specializes in the area of Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Thapar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thapar

2.6
42 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Very good and helpful doctor, Thank you so much for your excellent service and consideration Dr. Thapar.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 19, 2024
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Very good doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 23, 2024
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The doctor and his staff have been extremely helpful to me with a variety of my issues. Thank you all
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Semma – Oct 23, 2024
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Finally, s/one listened!
Dr. Thapar was the ONLY psychiatrist from the ENTIRE MedStar Montgomery Hospital that actually VISITED my mother, IN-PERSON, when she was admitted with A-Fib that was exacerbated by her ANXIETY!! We asked for an in-person assessment for 4 MONTHS, and 5 previous ADMISSIONS and he was the ONLY 1 that came to her room, asked for her to tell him about her worries, fears, etc. and ADJUSTED HER MEDS!!! Thank YOU, Dr. Thapar!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Daughter of patient – Nov 02, 2023
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Dishonest
Cut two important medicines in half. Did not ask to see me when I had TD symptoms. Claimed to know my former psychiatrist. As he spoke about him it became clear he did not even know of him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 11, 2023
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The best Psychiatrist I've ever had!
I have been seeing Dr. Thapar for at least 2 years now and I have to say he is the best psychiatrist I have ever had! And I've had quite a few over the years for my anxiety. Dr. Thapar is always attentive, helpful, always professional, and knowledgeable Psychiatrist. Highly recommend! Also, unfortunately i lost both my parents tragically how they passed was not easy on me. My dad passed 7 months ago. My teenage son was just in a bad car accident 2 weeks ago, so Dr. Thapar has been incredibly helpful at the hardest time of my life grieving the loss of my parents. Thankful for his receptionist too. She is always kind and gets messages quickly to Dr. Thapar.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Lisa – Aug 04, 2022
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Cancelled key prescription without notifying me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 07, 2022
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Worst physician I’ve ever come across. Belittled our family, hung up on them, ignored our questions, took his time getting to releasing our family member when other staff literally said to us they have no idea why this doctor was not present, when he should’ve been. Used threatening words when speaking with us.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 10, 2020
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I have been seeing Dr. Thapar for nearly two years - since I have started seeing him my condition has rapidly worsened. Every time I come in he asks ME what I think we should do(in terms of changing medication). He has very poor listening skills, cuts me off and interrupts me, and does not seem to care about patients. His office receptionists comprise of the least competent & least organized administrative department I have ever seen.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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HC in Gaithersburg, MD – Jan 14, 2019
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Wonderful!! My exp is that Dr. Thapar is a GOOD psychiatrist!! I've seen enough to know. I was w him since 2011 to 2017. He is patient, kind, listens, isn't afraid to show empathy and truly gets the psyche of mind mental and emotional connection and true life difficulties. He helped husb too. Husb had prev Dr for YEARS nvr chkd bld levels, we didn't know shld hav been. Husb ended up in hosp. Dr T. had levels chkd saw low increased. Husb btr than ever! Thank u Dr Thapar!! Bless U!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 16, 2018
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His staff is awful! They rarely answer the phone and I asked for a credit for months and to date have never received it (they charged me a copay when my insurance did no require one). I finally gave up. My pharmacy sends over several requests for refills and they get denied. The Dr is just ok in my opinion, a bit rude, I once was in a session with him and he answered his cell phone mid conversation. I have never opened up to him ever again after that. I only go to get my meds refil
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
5 others found this helpful
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Rockville, MD – Sep 01, 2017
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Horrible. Never answers phone calls or returns voicemails. Office does not cover your name after signing in, everyone has access to your name. Medical records not kept locked away, clearly violates HIPPA. Prescribes controlled substances very haphazardly and doesn't actually listen to you for more than a few minutes before prescribing a medley of pills.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Silver Spring, MD – Mar 28, 2017
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He is the greatest doctor i have ever visited. He really helped me with my medical problems.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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tom wang in Silver Spring, MD – Jul 05, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Ramesh Thapar, MD is a psychiatrist in Gaithersburg, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thapar has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from PUNJABI UNIVERSITY / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE...read more
  • Psychiatry

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  • Punjabi University / Government Medical College

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Ramesh Kumar Thapar MDPA604 S Frederick Ave Ste 213 Gaithersburg, MD 20877
1
Adventist Behavioral Health and Wellness Services14901 Broschart Rd Rockville, MD 20850
2
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center9901 Medical Center Dr Rockville, MD 20850
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr
    Rockville, MD 20850
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

    18101 Prince Philip Dr
    Olney, MD 20832

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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