Dr. Chao vs. Dr. Ramineni- who to pick?
I've consulted with both Dr. Jerry Chao and Dr. Praful Ramineni in DC. I liked both of them and have heard overwhelmingly positive things about both. I'm currently scheduled with Dr. Ramineni for November, as his office told me I can cancel without penalty as long as I do so three months before the surgery date. Dr. Chao has slightly shorter wait times as of now, so I'd probably still get my surgery in October or November if I went with him. I think no matter who I go with, it'll turn out fine, but I've outlined my thoughts about each below:
Dr. Ramineni:
- Friendly and definitely came across as very knowledgeable, able to answer all my questions easily.
- Consult was extremely fast- he didn't spend much time looking at my chest.
- I trust he's very experienced- I've seen a lot of his results and know he does these surgeries almost every week.
Dr. Chao:
- Also very friendly and knowledgeable.
- Spent much longer examining me and asked about my specific goals. Also told me if I go with him I will have a pre-op appointment close to the surgery date to discuss things in more detail and help prepare me for what to expect (Dr. Ramineni does not do this).
- Not as many results for him online. I've found a few, but wish there were more.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone with experience with these two surgeons! Especially people who consulted with both, and why you chose who you chose.
Posted Mar 5, 2026, 4:56 PM UTC