Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Tamil
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (7)Gender
MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
About Kandasamy Ambalavanar
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Kandasamy Ambalavanar, M.D., (Dr. Ambi), comes to Johns Hopkins Community Physicians with more than 30 years of experience in clinical practice. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Dr. Ambi established and managed a solo private practice in Maryland since 2000. In addition to outpatient care, he provided inpatient acute care at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center and long-term care at rehabilitation centers, gaining extensive experience in geriatric patient care. Dr. Ambi is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (FRCS Ed) and was trained in general surgery and orthopedic surgery in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States in 1994. He completed his internal medicine residency program at MedStar Harbor Hospital and was awarded Senior Resident of the Year.
With more than 30 years of experience in medicine and surgery, as well as teaching medical students and residents, Dr. Ambi carefully evaluates patients and effectively handles a wide range of complicated clinical situations. He takes a comprehensive approach to managing chronic conditions and keeps his clinical knowledge current through constant review of literature and Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses.
In addition to English, Dr. Ambi can communicate in Tamil and Singhalese. He lives in Ellicott City, Maryland, with his wife.
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Howard County, Columbia North
- 8820 Columbia 100 Parkway, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21045
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-393-9600
- fax: 443-873-5074
Expertise
Education
- Residency: MedStar Harbor Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1998
- Residency: QE II Hospital, Orthopedics, 1994
- Residency: University Hospital of the West Indies, Orthopedics, 1994
- Residency: Hawkes Bay Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, 1993
- Residency: Arrowe Park Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, 1992
- Residency: Dewsbury and District Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, 1991
- Residency: Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Senior House Officer, 1991
- Residency: Royal Liverpool Hospital, Senior House Officer, 1990
- Graduate School: PGIMER-Institute of Medical Education, Surgery, Master of Science, 1988
- Residency: University Hospitals Sussex NHS, General Medical Unit, 1985
- Medical Education: University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine, MBBS, 1982
Insurance
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
52 ratings, 16 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 5/19/2026
Dr Ambalavanar was amazing. I've never felt so listened-to by a physician. He was super nice, conversational, and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2026
Only seen him 3 times now but he seems cool
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2026
Made the appointment very comfortable, was willing to listen when I had questions and answered respectfully and easy to understand. Very friendly, happy to have Dr. Ambalavanar as my primary care physician going forward!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2026
I am a new patient. I have transferred from other providers . This is certainly the best physical I have experienced.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2026
Excellent doctor. Very pleased with his knowledge and insight.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2026
Very thorough, thoughtful, asked questions and listened to my responses.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2026
Loved him. He was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2026
Very nice dr and his assistants!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2026
I love my regular pcp but this dr was great, too. I was lucky to get in
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2026
Excellent experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2026
The office was very professional and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2026
Brought him a complex situation about which I was looking for first steps to address while waiting to see my usual PCP who is familiar with my history. He took considerable time to go through records and explain the most likely explanation of my symptoms based on the recent ED records. His efforts and ability were much appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
I appreciate that he asked questions about my broader health picture and seemed genuinely curious amd interested. He offered a diagnostic solution that made sense to me based kn an underlying chronic cough, even though the appointment was for something more acute, though related. He listened and was helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2026
First visit. Straightforward and easy visit. Communication was good, but I also don't have too many medical issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr A was wonderful in every way! I have no complaints!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Doctor was great, patient and reviewed my history before proceeding to care