Ramadas Krithika, MD

Well, after seeing 3 different dermatologist and the same amount of allergist’s I guess as they say the third time is a charm. Why? Well, for three years I’ve been going to my GP and then dermatologists for what started out as poison oak from a hike and was subsequently diagnosed as «Eczema» with Dermatologists. Subsequently it wouldn’t get better despite get all kinds of stuff to treat it first from the GP and then specialists (Dermatologists) telling me it’s due to allergies, and I need to moisturize my skin. Despite doing all this stuff NONE of what they told me worked. Well, on the advise of a hiking friend I called to schedule an appointment with this allergist. In the meantime my skin got so bad that I called the Dermatologist in Simi that I’ve been seeing and he looked me over and somewhat bored told me that I’m scratching so much that I’m creating more skin from which the eczema is breaking out on. I showed him my back and the same thing (except that part on my back that were broken out I couldn’t even physically get to. So, he recommended another type of topical steroid. I asked if in fact it wasn’t more powerful that it would thin my skin the way the others were and said yes. In any I took the RX’s and had a shot that seems to knock it out the current flare up. I dropped of the RX and saw Dr Ramadas four days later. After she looked me over she asked me how long these open sores were there– told her I’ve been dealing with this for 3 years. She was surprised. I was so frustrated I wasn’t expecting any difference when she stated that I had a staph infection and was writing a RX and asked if I had a RX for Staph before. I said no– this was the first. She wrote it and scheduled blood work for allergies but stated that I was so flared up that she couldn’t do any skin tests based on my current condition. I had a follow up visit 2 weeks later (today) and my skin was much better. She explained that the symptoms I was experiencing was the result of Staph and NOT eczema. As I have never had eczema prior this it is all making sense. So, in conclusion I’m on the mend and my quality of life is much better.

I saw Krithika for an allergy that I was having around my eyes. From start to finish I was very pleased with the entire experience. Her office staff was very friendly and upfront. They followed up and were to easy to schedule. Billing was fair. Krithika showed genuine concern for me and was very pleasant to work with. I was actually shocked because at that time I had been to many doctors and was pleasantly reminded that nice and friendly doctors who aren’t in a rush to get to their next patient still do exist! I have since referred several other friends to her and all of them are very happy with her!

When I describe Dr. Ramadas to friends, I usually say she’s a sleuth. She never stops trying to help you find the best way to uncover and deal with your allergy and asthma related issues. I’d give her 6 stars if they had them. Dr. Ramadas keeps up with current scientific information and medications and will collaborate with you on a treatment plan.

I honestly can’t believe a doctor of this caliber actually exists. She is the ultimate pro and expert, and I couldn’t have been more satisfied. (1) Front office staff is super friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous. They actually said, «Nice to meet you,» when I entered and when I left. (2) Short wait time to get in. Under 10 mins. (3) Dr. Ramadas spent about 15 mins. discussing my issues, and it was quite clear that she really cares about her patients. On a scale of 1 – 10, my first visit with her was a 10. She is the model of what a doctor’s bedside manner should be like.

I started seeing Dr. Ramadas after one too many hay fever episodes after having my first son. She was able to find out the culprit and prescribed me the exact medications I needed to live a better quality of life. Two years later I’m still feeling great! Thank you Dr!

Dr. Ramadas is also awesome with children. She actually listens to issues and explains pros and cons of meds and procedures in plain English, not some Medical vocabs. She’s great! Her staff is very knowledgeable and nice. Kid-​Friendly Doc office.

Dr. Ramadas is the best allergist I have ever had (and I’ve had quite a few). She is thorough, professional, and she takes the time to figure out what each patient needs. Plus, she makes an effort to prescribe little to no medication. If a condition can be treated without medicine, she will try that teatment first. In our overly medicated society, Dr. Ramadas is a rare gem. I’m so happy I found her.