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Sheila Venkata Ravendhran

Sheila Venkata Ravendhran, MD, MPH

Pediatrics

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17

Languages

  • French
  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

About Sheila Venkata Ravendhran

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Ravendhran is a pediatrician at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. She practices general pediatrics. Her areas of interest include pediatric mental health treatment, global health, travel medicine, dermatology, lactation support, ADHD, and yoga as medicine. She has been working as a pediatrician in the Baltimore area for more than 15 years and has three children.

Honors

Ethics in Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, 5/21/06

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Family and Internal Medicine, Howard County

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Pediatrics, 2009
  • Medical Education: New York University School of Medicine, MD, 2006
  • Graduate School: Columbia University in the City of New York, MPH, 2006

Board Certifications

  • Obesity Medicine: American Board of Obesity Medicine, 2019
  • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2009

Insurance

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  • 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)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

78 ratings, 31 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    She's amazing!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    We have to wait at least 30 minutes past appointment time every time

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    The nurse was pleasant and professional. Made sure my child was comfortable with the tests. Doctor was also patient and listened to our concerns and made sure they were addressed through a test and by answering my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Dr R is caring and thoughtful. My family is lucky to have her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    All the information was in simple terms and well explained so that my son could understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Very friendly and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Dr R is such a fantastic doctor! Such a great bedside manner and can explain things in a way that is easy to understand. She makes my daughter feel validated and safe.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr Sheila is AMAZING!!! She listens, she is supportive, she understands concerns even in complex medical situations. She actively engaged my daughter's specialists to ensure continuity of care. She knows me, my kids, my family. I cannot praise her enough for her acceptance and understanding of others.

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

    Dr. Ravendhran is always so wonderful and really takes her time to answer all questions and listen to her patients and the parents concerns. Dr. Ravendhran even answers questions about my other children who go to the practice not during their visit and is always very kind to offer all information that is needed. We are very lucky to have her.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    I think the 20 min appt schedule you have is ridiculous and doesn't allow great conversations to happen. We're in such a rush to go over everything, not much ""discussion"" can happen which is frustrating. Dr.Ravendhran is the best buy you don't allow her to be her best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    Dr. Ravendhran is very personable, knowledgeable, informative, gentle, caring, thoughtful, inquisitive, invested and a really great doctor.

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

    Dr. Ravendhran is the absolute best provider. Kind, thorough and so knowledgeable.

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

    Very helpful & informative making it easy to understand and communicate as a patient.

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

    Lovely visit with Dr R! She was very thorough with my son's well child visit. Thanks for providing fantastic care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    We drive 2hrs just to see Dr Ravendhran, that's how pleased we are with her! She's been my daughter's pediatrician for over 5years, my daughter responds very well to her, and we absolutely love her and do not plan to switch providers anytime soon!

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

    Love love love Dr. Ravendhran! She is absolutely one of the best pediatricians we have had. She really intentionally listens to us and provides feedback in a way that is comprehensible. Love her and we are sad to have to leave because of this UHC / Johns Hopkins debacle.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Excellent!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    We have always had the best experience with Dr. Ravendhran and her office. She is kind, attentive and very knowledgeable. Our children love her and feel safe under her care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Dr. Ravendhran is one of the best providers we have had. We have been here patient after our previous provider moved. She always so caring and looks into everything for both of my girls. We are extremely satisfied with her as our PCP.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Great visit and wonderful bedside manner. We are so excited to be patients in care of this office now.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Dr. R is so genuine and sincere with her care. We trust her whole heartedly and always appreciate her honesty and personal testimony.

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

    Dr. Ravendhran is amazing. My son asks questions during the visit and Dr. A Ravendhran always has great answers whether it's nutrition, sports or self care. As a parent I really appreciate how this doctor thinks with me through my young child's symptoms and conditions and I could not have felt more included. Dr. Ravendhran loves what she does and she is an excellent physician. We really appreciate her care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    She was patient and genuinely interested in talking with my child, establishing a good connection and answering all her health concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Dr. Ravendhran is the best pediatrician! She is so kind, respectful, and caring, and takes as much time as needed with her patients. She never rushes and is very diligent. Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Dr.R is always very informative and helpful during visits. My children enjoy seeing her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    I really appreciated that she was understanding and accepting of neurodiverse children and understood the family life challenges that goes along with it. I also really appreciated that she is willing to have a conversation about treatment options- advantages/disadvantages and includes the parent/patient in the decision making process. She also made sure that she explained the rationale behind the recommendation for a treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Dr. R is always wonderful and a pleasure. She apologized for running late but I didn't even notice! The team does a great job working together, so the lateness wasn't even noticeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Dr Ravendhran cares for both of children, she is very diligent with asking the right social questions and ensuring that our children are meeting their milestones. She not only ask questions of the parents but she directs them at our children so they feel included. After 5 years we continue to come back to her as we truly feel the genuine care she has for our children.

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

    We love Dr. Ravendhran and all of the support that she provided.

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

    Dr. Ravendhran is caring, thorough, smart and knowledgeable. I feel my child is in great hands and that any problem will be identified early and addressed comprehensively. Dr. Ravendhran is exceptional.

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

    The provider was very personable, knowledgeable, patient, and informative. I greatly appreciated her fitting my son's into her schedule at the last minute.