Deepak Ramanathan, MD
Deepak Ramanathan, MD

Foot & Ankle

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified

Triad Region

Greensboro Orthopedic Clinic Northline Ave.
Summerfield Orthopedic Clinic

About Deepak Ramanathan, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, Foot and Ankle Specialist

Dr. Deepak Ramanathan is an ABOS Board Certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who grew up in North Carolina. His practice includes general orthopedic surgery as well as foot and ankle orthopedic surgery for adult and pediatric patients. Patients are able to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ramanathan at EmergeOrtho locations  Greensboro and Summerfield. Dr. Ramanathan is passionate about returning patients back as soon as possible to doing what they enjoy most in life.

The majority of Dr. Ramanathan’s orthopedic training was at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency there and also completed a two-year clinical research fellowship studying the latest advancements in total joint replacement. He then returned home to North Carolina for subspecialty fellowship training in foot and ankle orthopedic surgery at Duke University. His current practice is primarily focused on the lower extremity, including trauma and sports injuries especially of the leg, foot and ankle.

Dr. Ramanathan believes that excellent patient care means putting patients first. His priorities are understanding every patient’s goals and helping them through each stage in the healing process. His patients can count on a comprehensive treatment strategy incorporating the latest, most effective nonoperative options as well as surgery if and when necessary.

After being away for training, Dr. Ramanathan is excited to be back in North Carolina and serving the people of his home state. Apart from his clinical responsibilities, he remains active in state and national orthopedic organizations. Dr. Ramanathan has also published several research articles in major orthopedic journals and won awards for his presentations at various national and international academic conferences. He has done media work including breaking news reporting featured on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and ABC News.

In his spare time, he enjoys exploring our beautiful state and beyond.

Education and Medical Training

  • Medical School: Madras Medical College
  • Clinical Research Fellowship: Total Joint Replacement and General Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
  • Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
  • Subspecialty Fellowship: Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University

Medical Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Professional Medical Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Member
  • American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), Member
  • Piedmont Orthopaedic Society, Member

Specialties & Services

Patient Reviews about Dr. Ramanathan

Locations and Appointments

EmergeOrtho Greensboro Orthopedic Clinic Northline Avenue

3200 Northline Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27408 – Location Information

EmergeOrtho Summerfield Orthopedic Clinic

4430 US Hwy. 220 North, Summerfield, NC 27358 – Location Information

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Patient Resources

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - OrthoInfo

OrthoInfo®, the patient education website of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), offers trusted, physician-reviewed information on bone, joint, muscle, and ligament conditions. Explore easy-to-understand articles on orthopedic injuries, treatment options, surgery, rehabilitation, and injury prevention to help you better understand your diagnosis and make informed decisions about your orthopedic care. Click HERE.

FootCareMD®

Learning more about your condition can help you feel confident in your care. FootCareMD is the official patient education website of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), offering physician-developed information on common foot and ankle conditions, treatment options, surgery, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. We encourage patients to use this resource to better understand their diagnosis and the treatment recommendations discussed with their orthopedic specialist.

FootEducation.com

Learn more about common foot and ankle conditions, injuries, treatment options, and recovery with FootEducation.com. This trusted educational resource is designed to help you better understand your diagnosis and make informed decisions about your orthopedic care.

ABOS Board Certification

Choosing a board-certified orthopedic surgeon is an important part of your care. MyCertifiedOrthopaedicSurgeon.org, created by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), provides information about what board certification means, why it matters, and how orthopedic surgeons maintain the highest standards of education, training, and patient care throughout their careers.

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