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Deena Zacharia Babu

Deena Zacharia Babu, PA-C

Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

About Deena Zacharia Babu

Johns Hopkins Clinician

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Background

Deena Babu is a physician assistant specializing in hip and knee surgery, assisting Savyasachi Thakkar, M.D.

Locations

  1. Charter Professional Center
  2. Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
    • 1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113
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Expertise

Education

  • Graduate School: Pace University, Physician Assistant, MS, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2015

Insurance

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

209 ratings, 62 reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Overall Rating by Patient
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    All of them took good care of me and please thank them for me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    She was highly skilled

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    [staff], Deena & [staff] are the absolute best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Very polite

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Ms. Babu was very kind and professional. I had confidence in her and felt I could trust her guidance.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    PA Deena Babu explained results of recent MRI. She explained procedure for giving a cortisone shot in my knee. She was very careful when administering the shot.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Shes very good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Deena was very easy to make the appointment go smoothly. I am sure she's a great asset to the surgeon

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Deena Babu is very knowledgeable and was very helpful in giving me the right advice regarding my health issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Knowledgeable, articulate, cheerful, kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Keep up the great work

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Professional and provides outstanding service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    This visit was a pre op appointment. My provider answered all my questions and eased some of my anxiety.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Very professional very helpful Very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Very helpful and understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    She was very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Very pleased with this doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    This post op appointment was critical to my understanding of rehab and recovery orders.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    I wasn't expecting her to be a bit judgmental. It could have just been my own reaction to a few questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    She answered all the questions I had written down. She followed up with me after checking on a few questions she wanted verification with the doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Provider was pleasant and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Deena was extremely knowledgeable, attentive. She answered all my questions and I was very satisfied with the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Professional and outstanding service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    She is very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Very informative, kind and thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    She was very professional in everything she did!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Deena was very thorough in preparing me for major surgery next week. She was familiar with my test results and other items on the pre surgery checklist. She listened to my questions and provided thoughtful answers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Provider administered my injection with perfectly and no pain.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    I am very pleased with all the care that this provider and others on this team have provided

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Deena was very patient, thorough, and took the time to explain aspects of my injury and the next steps.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    She is knowledgeable, courteous and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Provider made time in her schedule To see me & expedited tests needed.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    This was my 1st visit. I was not scheduled with the doctor/PA I had requested when scheduling. It turned out ok. But it was halfway through my appointment before I realized my PA was not with the doctor I had initially requested.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Great Visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Great ""bedside manner"". I'm very anxious about having my leg touched after knee surgery and she was very gentle and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Very pleasant.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    She is very intelligent, thoughtful, patient, and kind. She carefully answers all questions I have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Outstanding service. Superb manners and care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Knowledgeable, thorough, very personable and courteous

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Deena Babu was excellent, professional, very kind and understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Very good

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    After I reviewed my AVS I noticed there were things that were on the AVS that she never reviewed with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Friendly, clear.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Professional, personable, knowledgeable,friendly, concerned

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    The best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Provider was better than expected. Professional, punctual, knowledgeable and answered all questions but one (she didn't know). I would see her again and recommend her to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    She was very helpful and listened to me and provided me with options about treatment..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Deena Babu spent quality time discussing my issues on this visit. She also gave me excellent information in reference to my continuong recovery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Her explanations were very thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    PA Deena is knowledgeable, personable and a professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    She was well informed, efficient, and respectful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Very satisfied with Dr. Babu