Asha M. Tharakan, PA-C

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Review by Anonymous on July 31, 2025 -

MedStar Health: Cardiology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center - White Square Professional Building - 9105 Franklin Square Dr. Ste. 209

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Comment - “ Asha was excellent! My care was... ”

Asha was excellent! My care was a collaborative effort - care giver and patient. We made plans together for the best direction of my future care I was heard and my decisions very respected. She is the example every caregiver should emulate.

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“Asha was excellent! My care was...”

Anonymous 07/31/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 26, 2024 -

MedStar Health: Cardiology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center - White Square Professional Building - 9105 Franklin Square Dr. Ste. 209

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Comment - “ PA Asha was very caring. Went o... ”

PA Asha was very caring. Went out of her way to talk to another doctor about getting an earlier appointment. Very concerned about my problem.

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“PA Asha was very caring. Went o...”

PA Asha was very caring. Went out of her way to talk to another doctor about getting an earlier appointment. Very concerned about my problem.

Anonymous 07/26/2024

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Review by Anonymous on March 16, 2024 -

MedStar Health: Cardiology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center - White Square Professional Building - 9105 Franklin Square Dr. Ste. 209

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Comment - “ The PA Archa really took time wi... ”

The PA Archa really took time with me and I really appreciate her because, she was the only one in the 27yrs after having my MI ever explained what actually happened to me. I would love to continue to be seen by her.

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“The PA Archa really took time wi...”

Anonymous 03/16/2024

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Review by Anonymous on June 24, 2023 -

MedStar Health: Cardiology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center - White Square Professional Building - 9105 Franklin Square Dr. Ste. 209

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Comment - “ She was on top of my visit... ”

She was on top of my visit

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“She was on top of my visit...”

She was on top of my visit

Anonymous 06/24/2023

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Review by Anonymous on October 06, 2022 -

MedStar Health: Cardiology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center - White Square Professional Building - 9105 Franklin Square Dr. Ste. 209

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Comment - “ I am extremely sorry to see my d... ”

I am extremely sorry to see my doctor leave and move 40 miles away. Should have done more to keep him

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“I am extremely sorry to see my d...”

I am extremely sorry to see my doctor leave and move 40 miles away. Should have done more to keep him

Anonymous 10/06/2022

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Review by Anonymous on March 06, 2025 -

MedStar Health: Cardiology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center - White Square Professional Building - 9105 Franklin Square Dr. Ste. 209

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Comment - “ PA Asha Tharakan was very compas... ”

PA Asha Tharakan was very compassionate & responsive to my needs & questions..She put me at ease.

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“PA Asha Tharakan was very compas...”

PA Asha Tharakan was very compassionate & responsive to my needs & questions..She put me at ease.

Anonymous 03/06/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 25, 2024 -

MedStar Health: Cardiology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center - White Square Professional Building - 9105 Franklin Square Dr. Ste. 209

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Comment - “ Good experience... ”

Good experience

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“Good experience...”

Good experience

Anonymous 04/25/2024

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Review by Anonymous on September 08, 2023 -

MedStar Health: Cardiology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center - White Square Professional Building - 9105 Franklin Square Dr. Ste. 209

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Comment - “ No issues.... ”

No issues.

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“No issues....”

No issues.

Anonymous 09/08/2023

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Review by Anonymous on June 14, 2023 -

MedStar Health: Cardiology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center - White Square Professional Building - 9105 Franklin Square Dr. Ste. 209

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Comment - “ Could not of asked for better ca... ”

Could not of asked for better care.

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“Could not of asked for better ca...”

Could not of asked for better care.

Anonymous 06/14/2023

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Review by Anonymous on May 27, 2022 -

MedStar Health: Cardiology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center - White Square Professional Building - 9105 Franklin Square Dr. Ste. 209

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Comment - “ Great personality, knowledgeable... ”

Great personality, knowledgeable and makes you feel at ease

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“Great personality, knowledgeable...”

Great personality, knowledgeable and makes you feel at ease

Anonymous 05/27/2022

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Bhavin Patel, DO - Internal Medicine Physician

Jeffrey Brown, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Nana Afari-Armah, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

David Peichert, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Tamara Ashvetiya, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Jonathan Gardner, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Ebony Alston, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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