Vikram Padmanabhan M.D., M.A.
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Vikram Padmanabhan M.D., M.A.
Medical Specialties
- Pulmonary and respiratory disease care
- Telehealth services
Locations
Respiratory Clinic at UW Medical Center - Northwest
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. VP practices like the "good old days" he is personable, explains well, calls you with results. The BEST.
The doctor is wonderful. He is very professional and extremely friendly. He is the best doctor I have had in UW medicine.
Dr. P is the best.
I continue to learn from what Dr. Padmanabhan shows me (the recent CT film), explains, and the dialogue we have. I have come to accept his input on the cause of my issue and am trying my best to implement the necessary changes w/rt what I eat, how much, and when. I very much appreciate Dr. P's patience and kindness, as well as his prescriptions, pharmacological and otherwise.
Dr. B is the best.
Dr Panmadaban is awesome
Dr. P is the very best in every way!
Dr. P is an outstanding physician. I could not ask better care.
Dr. Padmanabhan is exceptionally caring, thorough, intelligent, patient, and has phenomenal bedside manner.
Dr. P was very helpful in explaining the results of my test and future treatments
Dr. P is very engaging and so kind and knowledgeable! He remains my favorite Dr!
I have been coming to see Dr. P for a few years now and he is always very kind, informative and dedicated to the well-being of my health
The doctor is excellent.
Dr. Padmanabhan is always very helpful and explains everything in a way that I can understand
Dr. P. is the best provider I have had [...]. He is concerned about me as a whole person. I am grateful for him!
Dr. Padamanabhan is a superb doctor. He listens and is honest with feedback and directions
He is an excellent practioner.
Dr. P is a great Dr. !!
Great doctor, caring and profession.
Dr. P is fabulous
I was late in arrival because of the scan needed for my visit and the doctor did not rush me through the visit. Wonderful.
Another great UW doctor experience! I feel I'm very good hands with my dr. He took time to answer all my concerns. Dr. Padmanabhan is also a very friendly, warm person who takes time to have a personal relationship with his patients.
All my experience with Dr. P has been great.
Dr. P is an amazing and empathetic physician. He is very encouraging and thorough.
Doctor P came in very informed of my case and previous care in this office and upcoming appointments. He listened to my description of my concerns and worked with me to develop a care plan for next six months.
Dr Padmanabhan is just phenomenal.I love him and fully trust him with my care
Dr P is great. Listens & is very kind. Just a really nice man.
He answered all my questions regarding over the counter meds
Dr. Padmanabhan is exceptional by any measure.
Only my second time with Dr. P. But really enjoy his style.
He is an amazing doctor and I am grateful to have him.
Dr P always listens. He is so helpful. So happy I'm in his care!
I will always recommend this clinic and Dr Padmanabhan
Dr. P is an outstanding doctor. I would recommend him without hesitation.
I really like Dr P. He is very helpful and never seems in a hurry. Great doctor
My doctor was excellent. He came highly recommended by my oncologist.
Dr. Padmanabhan provided excellent patient care and his staff helped me prepare for the visit to obtain optimal results.
A very positive and comfortable experience. I was put at ease by the friendliness and attentiveness of the Dr.
Dr. P is excellent.
Dr. Padmanabhan always listens to me and has good advice/recommendations.
Dr. Padmanabhan is always good to me and so is the other staff
I have seen many doctors and Dr. P is the best. He is brilliant, kind, patience, caring, willing to listen and insightful.
Dr. Padmanabhan's offiice Is very professional and helpful to me every time I come in. [...] I also feel way better taken care of in Dr. Padmanabhan's offiice. He is very knowledgeable.
Dr. Padmanabhan always puts me at ease, and I feel he really cares. I want a doctor who "knows the medical stuff", as well as a "kind, caring person". He's the ideal combination. I'm so glad I found him.
Quality of care was excellent. [...] Dr. Padmanabhan was great, as he always is.
Dr. P is excellent. He first provided care in-hospital, and has been informative, caring, and deeply knowledgeable from the start.
Dr. Padmanabhan Is the best! I would highly recommend him. Very caring and personable
Very satisfied
Everything was very nice!
Excellent care
About Vikram Padmanabhan
Vikram Padmanabhan, M.D., M.A., is a board-certified physician. Dr. Padmanabhan truly enjoys the intellectual challenge of all aspects of pulmonary medicine. He especially enjoys developing relationships with patients and working with his patients towards the ultimate goals of better health and improved quality of life.
Dr. Padmanabhan is an instructor for the Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Divisions. He is interested in all aspects of pulmonary and critical care medicine, especially respiratory insufficiency due to neuromuscular disease. He is skilled in EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound) bronchoscopy, a procedure used to diagnose different types of lung disorders, such as inflammation, infections or cancer.
Personal Interests
When not in the clinic, medical wards, procedure suite, or intensive care unit, Dr. Padmanabhan enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, eating and listening to music.
Education and Training
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UW - Division of Pulmonary/Critical CareFellowship, 2015Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, 2012, Internal MedicineMassachusetts General HospitalInternship, 2010, Internal MedicineAlbert Einstein College of MedicineMedical education, 2009
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Med. (Int Med), 2017, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, 2015, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, 2012, American Board of Internal Medicine