Deepak Ramanathan, MD

Dr. Deepak Ramanathan, M.D. is a 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’s Greensboro and Summerfield locations. 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
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