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Ashwin Karanam, MD, MPH

Ashwin Karanam
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  • Assistant Professor, Clinical Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Specialties

Pulmonary Critical Care

Distinctions
LGBTQ Inclusive Care Provider at Temple Health
4.8
33 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
About Me
Ratings & Reviews
About Me
Clinical Interests
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Pleural disease
  • Lung cancer
Research Interests
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Lung cancer
  • Mechanical circulatory support
Education
  • MD, New Jersey Medical School Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
  • MPH, Epidemiology, School of Public Health Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
Training
  • Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
Memberships
  • American Thoracic Society
  • American College of Chest Physicians
  • American College of Physicians
Ratings & Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn more about our Patient Experience Ratings.

Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care
4.8
Explained Things Clearly
4.7
Showed Courtesy & Respect
4.8
Discussed Treatment Options
4.8
Recommend Provider
4.7

Patient Comments

4.8 out of 5 (33 ratings, 3 comments)
03/30/2025

My Dr explained everything and answered any questions I had.

03/12/2025

Dr. Karanam gave a very good explanation of my test results. He showed me the CT film which was very helpful.

10/25/2024

They take very good care of their patients.

Offices

Office Locations

Temple Lung Center

3401 N. Broad St

Ambulatory Care Center, 5th Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: 800-836-7536

Temple Lung Center at Chestnut Hill

8815 Germantown Avenue

Medical Office Building

Philadelphia, PA 19118

Phone: 800-836-7536