
Deena Zacharia Babu, PA-C
Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
About Deena Zacharia Babu
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Background
Deena Babu is a physician assistant specializing in hip and knee surgery, assisting Savyasachi Thakkar, M.D.
Locations
- Charter Professional Center
- 10700 Charter Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, MD 21044
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-546-1576
- Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
- 1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 410-367-2071
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: Pace University, Physician Assistant, MS, 2015
Board Certifications
- Physician Assistant: NCCPA National Commission on Certification of PAs, 2015
Insurance
- 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
265 ratings, 72 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2026
Very I formative and very kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2026
Deena Babu was excellent and listened to our questions and provided satisfactory answers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2026
They are very professional and attentive. I am pleased with them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
I had not issues with this provider, my post op information was given to at hospital
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Everyone I came into contact with was very nice and caring for my well being!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2026
Very knowledgeable.Attentive,good listener and respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2026
Superb services
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2026
Excellent provider. Showed that she cared about me and well-being
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2026
Dr. Deena did a very good job with me. She was friendly, professional, respectful, knowledgeable and took time with me, I don't feel rushed. She answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
Always a pleasure at this office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2026
Provider was knowlegable and explained issues well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2026
Ms. Babu was very helpful, knowledgeable, and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
All of them took good care of me and please thank them for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
She was highly skilled
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Very polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
[staff], Deena & [staff] are the absolute best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Shes very good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Knowledgeable, articulate, cheerful, kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Keep up the great work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Professional and provides outstanding service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Very helpful and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Very professional very helpful Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Very pleased with this doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
She was very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
This post op appointment was critical to my understanding of rehab and recovery orders.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Professional
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Provider was pleasant and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Professional and outstanding service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
She is very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Very informative, kind and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
She was very professional in everything she did!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Provider administered my injection with perfectly and no pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
She is knowledgeable, courteous and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Provider made time in her schedule To see me & expedited tests needed.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Great Visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Very pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
She is very intelligent, thoughtful, patient, and kind. She carefully answers all questions I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Outstanding service. Superb manners and care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Knowledgeable, thorough, very personable and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Deena Babu was excellent, professional, very kind and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Very good
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Friendly, clear.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Professional, personable, knowledgeable,friendly, concerned
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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.