Apoorva Ramaswamy

Apoorva Ramaswamy, MD

  • Otolaryngology
  • Physician

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology

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About Me

I am a laryngologist who specializes in treating swallowing and voice disorders that can occur in patients who have undergone treatment for cancer. Patients who come to see me had other health conditions, and after recovering from those, they have persistent issues with things like eating and communicating.

I am passionate about helping my patients with these problems using both surgical and medical methods in order to optimize their quality of life. I am also grateful to have the opportunity to further our knowledge about these issues, including how they happen, how we can treat them and how we can prevent them in the first place. Through my research, I hope to answer these questions and improve care for my patients. It is this aspect of The James that really drives me. Everyone is here to push the boundaries of what we are doing for our patients. From Pelotonia funding to the amazing tissue banks to the eager collaborators, The James is the perfect place to innovate.

In addition to my clinical and research work, I am an assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University. I also serve on the medical advisory board of the National Foundation of Swallow Disorders and on multiple committees for the Dysphagia Research Society.

I love the collaborative attitude at The James. Everyone here is excited to do things a little better for our patients. Whether it’s providing better therapy, preventing side effects, discovering new medications or inventing new devices, my colleagues are all here to support, collaborate and cheer on the ways in which we are improving the lives of cancer patients. The care for our patients is seamless, research projects are fostered and facilitated, and everyone is happy to come to work every day.
Additional Languages I Speak
  • Hindi
  • Spanish
  • Urdu

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Airway Obstruction
  • Speech Disorders
  • Tracheal Stenosis
  • Tracheal Diseases
  • Esophageal Motility Disorders
  • Laryngeal Cancers
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis
  • Cough
  • Allergic Reaction
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Gastric Acid Reflux Disease
  • Voice Disorders
  • Otolaryngology

Locations Where I Practice

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
8/18/2011 - 5/18/2015

Residency

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY
6/1/2015 - 6/30/2020

Fellowship

University of CA Davis Medical Center-Dermatology GME, Sacramento, CA
7/1/2020 - 6/30/2021

Board Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
7/7/2022

Academic Information

My Department

Otolaryngology

My Division

Otolaryngology

Reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

180 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.8 out of 5
  • Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
    4.9 out of 5
  • Amount of time spent with you
    4.8 out of 5
  • Concern for your questions and issues
    4.9 out of 5
  • Skill and knowledge
    4.9 out of 5
  • Overall quality of care
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

    Dr. Ramaswamy always explains options for my problem. Feel very confident I'm in the Best hands!! Don't know what I would do without her !!!

  • Reviewed on Oct 06, 2025

    Learned more in a one hr. Visit than in the last 10 yrs. Seeing various Drs. Dr. Ramaswamy spent an hour with me and explained everything so that my husband and I could understand it.

  • Reviewed on Jun 08, 2025

    Dr. Ramaswamy has always been informative and included me in future processes. She is very personable and I trust in her skills and path of treatment.

  • Reviewed on May 27, 2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on May 26, 2025

    I never felt rushed and was able to explain the symptoms I was experiencing at length. Images were explained in great detail. All staff were extremely professional and kind

  • Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

    I value the process of working with my medical team and advisors.

  • Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

    Dr. Ramaswamy was very, very professional. She was informative and told me what the drawbacks were as well as any possible side effects.

  • Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

    Very polite asked a lot of questions which was good , I sometimes forget what to ask

Consulting and Related Relationships

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.

As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Ramaswamy has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.

  • Global Prostate Cancer Research Foundation
  • Precision Neuroscience
  • Advanced Practices in Dysphagia and Voice
  • Memoir Inc.
  • National Foundation of Swallow Disorders
  • One America LLC
  • Roivant Sciences Ltd.

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