Pulmonary

Dr. Ankur Girdhar, MD

Fairfield, OH

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November 20, 2017
“I would like to post my evaluation of Dr Ankur Girdhar MD. Dr Girdhar is a phenomenal physician. Has had been an excellent addition to our medical staff. He has energized our critical care program with his combination of skills, knowledge and enthusiasm. As a result of his efforts our program is now one of the best in the state.”
Dr. Robert CokerInternal Medicine · Salisbury, MD
November 15, 2017
“I have had the pleasure of working with Dr Ankur Girdhar during my internal Medicine residency training. As an intern working on Dr Girdhar's team, it was evident that he is a cut above the rest. Dr Girdhar possesses a remarkable fund of knowledge and is extremely effective teacher, helping me navigate through complex clinical situations. Above all, Dr Girdhar is a compassionate physician who always puts the needs of his patients first. I would entrust Dr Girdhar with the care of my family members without any hesitation.”
Dr. Rohan SamsonInternal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease · Louisville, KY
October 30, 2017
“Dr. Girdhar has a pleasant personality and amazing bedside manner. Its always a pleasure interacting with him. He is very thorough and knowledgeable. He is highly recommended for all pulmonary and critical care needs.”
Dr. Channaiah MysorePsychiatry & Neurology, Neurology · Salisbury, MD
October 27, 2017
“I have worked with Dr. Girdhar for 2 years now and he is an excellent physician. He is skillful and knowledgeable but above all, he is kind, caring and compassionate. He truly is committed to providing the best possible care to each and every patient. He also, goes above and beyond to help his colleagues when asked for a consullt.”
Dr. Kadija HersiInternal Medicine · Baltimore, MD
October 5, 2017
“I have had the honor of working with Dr. Girdhar during my internal medicine residency program, while I was in the critical care unit. He was wonderful to work with. His knowledge, kindness and teaching skills were excellent. I learned a great deal of critical medicine through him! He made it both fun and challenging. He is very gentle and approachable with his patients. Patients should know that they are in the hands of a very capable physician!!!”
Dr. Tanya ReimschisselInternal Medicine · Jacksonville, FL

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October 5, 2017
“Dr. Girdhar is a great mentor and one of the most brilliant medical minds I have ever known. But most of all, he cares about his patients and always goes over and beyond to meet their needs. He is a great teacher and well loved by medical students and residents. I still consult with him on difficult cases and his responses are always well thought through and accurate.”
Dr. Bilkisu GayeInternal Medicine · Hiram, GA
September 30, 2017
“I know Dr. Girdhar personally and he is somebody that I can trust to take care of my own family, if needed. I guess that says a lot.”
Dr. Madhu EmaniInternal Medicine, Medical Oncology · Huntersville, NC
September 30, 2017
“I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Dr. Ankur Girdhar during his fellowship training. He is an extremely knowledgeable doctor. He was very well liked amongst all our colleagues and wonderful to work with. He enjoyed teaching and constantly learning, he mentored me in writing a review and case report with him. He has great procedural skills and a great work ethic. A few of his best attributes include his humility, kindness and empathy with which he treats all his colleagues and his patients with.”
Dr. Kavita PalInternal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease · Atlanta, GA
September 28, 2017
“I have worked with Dr. Girdhar in the past. He is extremely professional and compassionate. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a Pulmonologist, including my own family members.”
Dr. Christina MathaiHospitalist · Jacksonville, FL
September 28, 2017
“Dr Ankur Girdhar is my colleague and a very good friend who I have come to know for over a year now. He is an excellent physician and proceduralist. He is loved by all the nurses and the staff at the hospital. He is a compassionate, caring and invested intensivist. He is highly knowledgeable and I frequently go to him for advice. Dr. Girdhar is always willing to have candid and difficult conversation with families and helps them make difficult decisions. I highly recommend him.”
Dr. Puneet AgarwalDentist, General Practice · Columbia, MD
September 27, 2017
“I have known Dr. Ankur Girdhar since 2008 and we have worked closely together as internal medicine resident physicians. Dr. Girdhar is an excellent physician and pulmonary/critical care specialist but, moreover, he is kind and caring person. He treats all his patients as family members and always goes the extra mile to ensure optimal patient care.”
Dr. John-Paul PhamInternal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology · Jacksonville, FL
September 27, 2017
“I have known Dr Gidhar for the past 7 years. He was one of my junior residents while in Internal Medicine residency. He is humble, intelligent and industrious. He was well liked by his patients and coworkers. He maintained these excellent qualities through his fellowship training in Pulmonary and critical care.”
Dr. Ravindra MaharajInternal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine · Miami, FL
September 27, 2017
“Dr. Girdhar is one of the best pulmonary critical care doctors I have had the pleasure of working with , I have known him for more than 6 years , his dedication to patient care has been unmatched , he has been a true team player and treated all staff with absolute professionalism and respect ! I would recommend him without any reservations”
Dr. Priyanka KapoorHospitalist · Tacoma, WA
September 25, 2017
“Dr. Girdhar is an asset to peninsula regional group. He is soft spoken and very compassionate. His clinical knowledge and skills are excellent. Our patients have been extremely satisfied with his care. He is always willing to help and give his expert opinions where needed.”
Dr. Yogesh VohraInternal Medicine · Salisbury, MD
September 25, 2017
“I have had the pleasure of working with Dr Ankur Girdhar for the last twelve years. He has in depth knowledge in the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine and is very dedicated to his profession. During my years of training with him, I always found him to be very proactive to learn about new therapies and provide best care for his patients. This is reflected in many awards that he has won during his training years. He is very professional with his colleagues and compassionate with his patients. He makes an extra effort to spend time with his patients which makes him one of the most popular pulmonologist in the area.”
Dr. Amita SinghInternal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease · Fairfield, OH
September 24, 2017
“It has been my pleasure to know Dr Ankur Girdhar as a colleague. I refer my difficult and complicated patients to Dr Ankur Girdhar for expert opinion, especially patients who require procedures like endobronchial ultrasound biopsy (EBUS) and navigational bronchoscopy. During our interactions with him I have realized that his knowledge is exceptional and well utilized. His work is flawless and patient management is impeccable. He is compassionate and empathetic towards his patients. As a pulmonologist and intensivist, it is my professional and experienced opinion, Dr. Girdhar has attained a high degree of expertise matched only by a few of the most senior physician in the field of pulmonary and critical care.”
Dr. Amit AsijaInternal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease · Matthews, NC
September 20, 2017
“I had the pleasure of working closely with Ankur as a co-fellow during our pulmonary and critical care fellowship. He has excellent clinical and procedural skills. He had an amazing working relationship with colleagues and nurses. One of his greatest attributes was his follow up , he would take notes as clinical questions arose during patient care, and would sit down and discuss with attendings and carry out his own research to come up with answers, I think this habit made him grow a lot as a physician. His patient interaction was exemplary, he was compassionate and understanding.”
Dr. Hammad BhattiInternal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine · Orlando, FL

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I am a pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine specialist. Read more

I am a pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine specialist. I work in a non profit hospital serving the medically needy population of the country. I have been able to bring specialized services such as treatment of pulmonary hypertension and advanced bronchoscopies to the rural areas of the country. This has helped in provision of these sophisticated services closer to the grass root levels.

Location

Fairfield, OH

DCA Awards

Recognition history

7 awards

2-time
Top 100 Doctors
2017 and 2018
2-time
Top Doctor
2017

2019 Top 200 DoctorsPulmonary
2018 Top 100 DoctorsPulmonary
2018 City WinnerPulmonary · Salisbury
2017 Top DoctorPulmonologist
2017 Top DoctorPulmonologist
2017 National WinnerPulmonary
2017 Top 100 DoctorsPulmonary

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