UM Charles Regional Medical Center

63%

Patients that would definitely recommend
7% lower than the national average

Awards

Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.

Learn more about our awards methodology

Hospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Awardâ„¢ (2017)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Awardâ„¢ (2019)

Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, esophageal/stomach surgeries, small intestine surgeries, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2017)

Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, esophageal/stomach surgeries, small intestine surgeries, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was better than expected

11 ratings were as expected

Learn more about patient safety ratings

Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

Research hospital performance and talk to your doctor about what's right for you

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Learn more about patient experience
63%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10
6% lower than the national average

63%

Would definitely recommend
7% lower than the national average

UM Charles Regional Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%73%81%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%78%78%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%62%63%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%85%84%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%64%66%

UM Charles Regional Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%57%60%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%69%73%

Providers

Dr. Seid Aminu, MD

Hospital Medicine

Dr. Seid Aminu, MD

Dr. Robyn Anderson, MD

Critical Care Medicine

Dr. Robyn Anderson, MD

Dr. Edith Aniedobe, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Edith Aniedobe, MD

Dr. Vidyasagar Anmangandla, MB

Internal Medicine

16 Ratings
Dr. Vidyasagar Anmangandla, MB

Dr. Barry Aron, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

29 Ratings
Dr. Barry Aron, MD

Dr. Melissa Bailey, MD

Emergency Medicine

1 Ratings
Dr. Melissa Bailey, MD

Dr. Gina Balayan, MD

Pediatrics

Dr. Gina Balayan, MD

Dr. Daniel Bauk, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

8 Ratings
Dr. Daniel Bauk, MD

Dr. Nelson Benjers, MD

Clinical Cardiology

16 Ratings
Dr. Nelson Benjers, MD

Dr. Terence Bertele, MD

Cardiology

12 Ratings
Dr. Terence Bertele, MD

Dr. Rebika Bijukchhe, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Rebika Bijukchhe, MD

Dr. George Bren, MD

Cardiology

6 Ratings
Dr. George Bren, MD

Dr. Irina Brennan, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Irina Brennan, MD

Dr. Kevin Campbell, MD

Emergency Medicine

2 Ratings
Dr. Kevin Campbell, MD

Dr. Lorenzo Childress III, MD

Internal Medicine

6 Ratings
Dr. Lorenzo Childress III, MD

Dr. Song Chon, MD

Critical Care Medicine

17 Ratings
Dr. Song Chon, MD

Dr. Matthew Christianson, MD

Emergency Medicine

1 Ratings
Dr. Matthew Christianson, MD

Dr. Joseph Colonna, MD

Urology

6 Ratings
Dr. Joseph Colonna, MD

Dr. Erica Contreras, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

28 Ratings
Dr. Erica Contreras, MD

Dr. Aryian Cooke, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

29 Ratings
Dr. Aryian Cooke, MD

Dr. Anthony Coppola, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Anthony Coppola, MD

Dr. Eleanor Court, MD

General Surgery

Dr. Eleanor Court, MD

Dr. Georgia Cu, MD

Family Medicine

12 Ratings
Dr. Georgia Cu, MD

Dr. Cameron Cushing, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Cameron Cushing, MD

Dr. Pravati Das, MD

Nephrology

Dr. Pravati Das, MD

Dr. Neil Dasgupta, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Neil Dasgupta, MD

Dr. Suchismita Datta, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Suchismita Datta, MD

Dr. Randolph Decarlo, MD

General Surgery

Dr. Randolph Decarlo, MD

Dr. Sudhakar Devathi, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine

Dr. Sudhakar Devathi, MD

Dr. Utpal Dutta, MD

Nephrology

2 Ratings
Dr. Utpal Dutta, MD

Dr. Betsy Eapen, DO

Nephrology

Dr. Betsy Eapen, DO

Dr. Nelson Echebiri, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

59 Ratings
Dr. Nelson Echebiri, MD

Dr. Abdel El Said, MB

General Surgery

5 Ratings
Dr. Abdel El Said, MB

Dr. Richard Ferraro, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Richard Ferraro, MD

Dr. Gregg Ferrero, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

21 Ratings
Dr. Gregg Ferrero, MD

Dr. Thomas Gage, MD

Gastroenterology

9 Ratings
Dr. Thomas Gage, MD

Dr. Harold Gaines, MD

Emergency Medicine

2 Ratings
Dr. Harold Gaines, MD

Dr. Maxwell Ginsburg, MD

Emergency Medicine

2 Ratings
Dr. Maxwell Ginsburg, MD

Dr. Michael Greenberg, MD

Neurology

14 Ratings
Dr. Michael Greenberg, MD

Dr. Anthony Harewood, MB

Diagnostic Radiology

Dr. Anthony Harewood, MB

Dr. Syed Hasan, MD

Gastroenterology

18 Ratings
Dr. Syed Hasan, MD

Dr. Kamel Hatahet, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Kamel Hatahet, MD

Dr. Larry Hotchkiss, DPM

Podiatric Surgery

14 Ratings
Dr. Larry Hotchkiss, DPM

Dr. Mahadevappa Hunasikatti, MD

Sleep Medicine

Dr. Mahadevappa Hunasikatti, MD

Dr. Fatima Hussein, MD

Family Medicine

Dr. Fatima Hussein, MD

Dr. Nirmaladevi Jayanthan, MD

Internal Medicine

20 Ratings
Dr. Nirmaladevi Jayanthan, MD

Dr. Benjamin Jenkins Jr, MD

Internal Medicine

7 Ratings
Dr. Benjamin Jenkins Jr, MD

Dr. Greesh John, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine

10 Ratings
Dr. Greesh John, MD

Dr. Aditya Kadiyala, MD

Nephrology

Dr. Aditya Kadiyala, MD

Dr. Vladimir Kakitelashvili, MD

Urology

10 Ratings
Dr. Vladimir Kakitelashvili, MD

Dr. Ahmed Kandeel, MD

General Surgery

1 Ratings
Dr. Ahmed Kandeel, MD

Dr. Shahana Karim, MD

Internal Medicine

8 Ratings
Dr. Shahana Karim, MD

Dr. Atul Katyal, MD

Nephrology

1 Ratings
Dr. Atul Katyal, MD

Dr. Mohammed Khalid, MD

Internal Medicine

1 Ratings
Dr. Mohammed Khalid, MD

Dr. Ijaz Khan, MD

Psychiatry

1 Ratings
Dr. Ijaz Khan, MD

Dr. Lukasz Kiljanek, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Lukasz Kiljanek, MD

Dr. Gowri Kularatna, MD

Gastroenterology

4 Ratings
Dr. Gowri Kularatna, MD

Dr. Michael Leatherwood, MD

Internal Medicine

16 Ratings
Dr. Michael Leatherwood, MD

Dr. Michael Legasion, MD

Hospital Medicine

Dr. Michael Legasion, MD

Dr. David Lin, DPM

Podiatry

2 Ratings
Dr. David Lin, DPM

Dr. Peter Liu, MD

Emergency Medicine

1 Ratings
Dr. Peter Liu, MD

Dr. Dexter Love, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

16 Ratings
Dr. Dexter Love, MD

Dr. Stephen Lowe, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiology

Dr. Stephen Lowe, MD

Dr. Lulita Lucero-Ugalino, MD

Family Medicine

2 Ratings
Dr. Lulita Lucero-Ugalino, MD

Dr. Tong Ma, MD

General Surgery

4 Ratings
Dr. Tong Ma, MD

Dr. Kristi Machemer, MD

Pediatrics

12 Ratings
Dr. Kristi Machemer, MD

Dr. Meredith Maclay, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Meredith Maclay, MD

Dr. Alesia Madden-Young, DPM

Podiatry

14 Ratings
Dr. Alesia Madden-Young, DPM

Dr. Napoleon Magpantay III, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Napoleon Magpantay III, MD

Dr. Sunita Mandava, MD

Hospital Medicine

Dr. Sunita Mandava, MD

Dr. Darin Mann, DO

Emergency Medicine

1 Ratings
Dr. Darin Mann, DO

Dr. Gary Mason, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat

27 Ratings
Dr. Gary Mason, MD

Dr. Ashraf Meelu, MD

Hematology

21 Ratings
Dr. Ashraf Meelu, MD

Dr. Ivelisse Michel, MD

Family Medicine

Dr. Ivelisse Michel, MD

Dr. Robert Miller, MD

Pediatrics

20 Ratings
Dr. Robert Miller, MD

Dr. Lornette Mills, MD

Gastroenterology

16 Ratings
Dr. Lornette Mills, MD

Dr. Sanjeeb Mishra, MD

Nephrology

Dr. Sanjeeb Mishra, MD

Dr. Dolly Misra, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

4 Ratings
Dr. Dolly Misra, MD

Dr. Joseph Murphy, MD

Gastroenterology

11 Ratings
Dr. Joseph Murphy, MD

Dr. Vivek Nag, MD

Cardiology

4 Ratings
Dr. Vivek Nag, MD

Dr. Anish Nanavati, MD

Hematology

Dr. Anish Nanavati, MD

Dr. Abbas Omais, MD

Critical Care Medicine

11 Ratings
Dr. Abbas Omais, MD

Dr. Ogheneochuko Oteri, MD

Emergency Medicine

2 Ratings
Dr. Ogheneochuko Oteri, MD

Dr. Ashvin Patel, MD

Family Medicine

22 Ratings
Dr. Ashvin Patel, MD

Dr. Suryakant Patel, MB

General Surgery

4 Ratings
Dr. Suryakant Patel, MB

Dr. Ramani Perla, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Ramani Perla, MD

Dr. Kirsten Poehling-Monaghan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Kirsten Poehling-Monaghan, MD

Dr. Vijayasimha Pothula, MD

Anesthesiology

Dr. Vijayasimha Pothula, MD

Dr. Paul Pritchett Sr, MD

Family Medicine

3 Ratings
Dr. Paul Pritchett Sr, MD

Dr. Michelle Pyka, MD

Emergency Medicine

3 Ratings
Dr. Michelle Pyka, MD

Dr. Amitabh Rastogi, MD

Cardiology

6 Ratings
Dr. Amitabh Rastogi, MD

Dr. Soma Reddy, MD

Pediatrics

Dr. Soma Reddy, MD

Dr. Jennifer Rice, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Jennifer Rice, MD

Dr. Karlene Ross, MD

Family Medicine

36 Ratings
Dr. Karlene Ross, MD

Dr. Alex Ryzhikov, MD

Cardiology

5 Ratings
Dr. Alex Ryzhikov, MD

Dr. Pradip Sahdev, MB

Critical Care Surgery

1 Ratings
Dr. Pradip Sahdev, MB

Provider Reviews

dr ferrero is wonderful. his staff is not. after waiting more than an hour after my appt time pa broome suggested i find another practice if i expect to be seen AT a specific lime

Sep 25 2019

Review for Dr. Gregg Ferrero, MD

Dr. Echebiri is highly skilled and knowledgeable about women's health issues. I learned a lot about the changes that I have noticed in my body and was offered different methods of correction. I left Dr. Echebiri's office feeling empowered and optimistic! Thank you Dr. Echebiri!

Sep 19 2019

Review for Dr. Nelson Echebiri, MD

Have been bringing my CP son to her for three years and I have been very pleased with her service in every way

Aug 21 2019

Review for Dr. Nirmaladevi Jayanthan, MD

Dr. Greesh is the worst Dr. I've ever seen. Extremely rude and doesn't listen to patients. Only wants to prescribe meds and send you on your way.

Aug 19 2019

Review for Dr. Greesh John, MD

Time in the waiting room was interminably long! Overbooking to this extreme is grossly unfair to patients.

Aug 15 2019

Review for Dr. Alesia Madden-Young, DPM

He’s a wonderful compassionate Dr treats you like a friend, not a patient. Has been my husband’s cardiologist for many years and a friend of mine. They both said he was great, I agree!!!! His staff is extremely kind and helpful. So glad for him ??

Aug 15 2019

Review for Dr. Terence Bertele, MD

Very thorough in her examinations. Gives patients good explanations of her findings and provides noninvasive and intermediate treatment options rather than jumping straight to surgery. Great disposition and personality.

in Rockville, Maryland - Jul 23 2019

Review for Dr. Kirsten Poehling-Monaghan, MD

I have been going to Dr. Benjers since 2008. The Dr. Nelson Benjers I know is not practicing in PA. He is located in Waldorf, MD and Prince Frederick, MD. He is a wonderful Doctor and I highly recommend him. I think the information on this sight needs to be corrected.

Jul 19 2019

Review for Dr. Nelson Benjers, MD

Dr. Dutta is excellent! He has very knowledgeable staff and a well run office.

Jun 14 2019

Review for Dr. Utpal Dutta, MD

Medical assistant Christina is so sweet and helpful my Mom just loves her . My Mom says she always has a smile just for her. You just don’t see people take their time with seniors anymore. So good to see

Waldorf, MD - Jun 12 2019

Review for Dr. Ashvin Patel, MD

I absolutely love Dr. Zahir. He is a wonderful doctor and surgeon who truly cares about his patients. I would most definitely recommend him to anyone who needs an orthopedic doctor.

May 10 2019

Review for Dr. Usman Zahir, MD

My dad goes to this doctor he suffers from COPD. This doctor has no compassion cold hearted and straight up jerk. Staff acts the same way. I WOULDN'T BTING MY PET TO THIS OFFICE. PLEASE FIND ANOTHER LUNG DOCTOR ELSEWHERE RATED A 1 STAR CUZ I HAD TO IN ORDER TO SUBMIT THIS RRVIEW.

May 02 2019

Review for Dr. Song Chon, MD

Thorough and concise. Explained in detail about procedures being performed.

May 01 2019

Review for Dr. Maxwell Ginsburg, MD

Apr 27 2019

Review for Dr. Lorenzo Childress III, MD

He immediately returned my call when I called about my injury and made arrangements for my office visit. When I arrived his staff was very helpful. My MRI was scheduled and he reviewed and gave me my treatment options. Wonderful and talented doctor

in Leonardtown, MD - Apr 14 2019

Review for Dr. Usman Zahir, MD

Did not examine me. Wrote a report without ever examining me.

Apr 07 2019

Review for Dr. Melissa Bailey, MD

This review is in response to the review that said "Stay away. This guy should not be practicing any kind of medicine!" Dr K is the best of the best. He saved my fathers life, and I swear by him. He is fast and very efficient. I've been going to Dr K for 5 years now, and have never had a problem.

Apr 02 2019

Review for Dr. Vladimir Kakitelashvili, MD

Mar 15 2019

Review for Dr. Erica Contreras, MD

Feb 23 2019

Review for Dr. Usman Zahir, MD

Great Dr! I went from eating pain pills like candy, and barely being able to walk, to zero pain ! Life changing ! Dr Zihar is the best ! I wold recommend him to anyone.

in Fredericksburg , VA - Feb 21 2019

Review for Dr. Usman Zahir, MD

MD - Feb 14 2019

Review for Dr. Karlene Ross, MD

I guess they are just giving medical degrees away these days. I would trust a 5 year old to give better care and medical advice than faux Dr. Lorenzo Childress. Unless you want to be given bad advice, ignored, and misdiagnosed I would run in the opposite direction! And I’m a healthcare provider.

MD - Feb 09 2019

Review for Dr. Lorenzo Childress III, MD

Dr. Wathen treated my entire family for ~25 years. He gives you a Plan A and Plan B, as he calls them. Plan A is less aggressive; if that doesn't work, then he moves to plan B. He always had time for us.

in Waldorf, MD - Feb 09 2019

Review for Dr. George Wathen, MD

Would be nice to have an office email available. The answering service is a pain, . Would like to talk with Dr Wathen about my sister Linda Mattingly

in Warder, MD - Jan 21 2019

Review for Dr. George Wathen, MD

in Waldorf - Jan 17 2019

Review for Dr. Song Chon, MD

Dr. Echebiri is very professional, thorough, and takes great care in explaining his management. He is personable and gives exceptional care at every encounter. I would recommend him to anyone seeking quality care experience.

Jan 15 2019

Review for Dr. Nelson Echebiri, MD

Hagerstown, MD - Jan 09 2019

Review for Dr. Nelson Echebiri, MD

He was very informative, listened to my concerns, answered all my questions thoroughly. Very pleased.

in Waldorf - Dec 05 2018

Review for Dr. Syed Hasan, MD

I have always been very pleased with Dr. K. He is attentive to my medical issues and explains things well. Additionally his office staff are friendly and professional.

in La Plata, MD - Nov 22 2018

Review for Dr. Vladimir Kakitelashvili, MD

Cardiologist wanted to send me home from the ER after I passed out while jogging but Dr. Campbell said no way. Good thing, I went into cardiac arrest later while in the hospital and was promptly shocked and brought back. I owe Dr. Campbell my life!

in Wilmington, DE - Nov 18 2018

Review for Dr. Kevin Campbell, MD

She takes all the time you need to answer questions. She makes sure you understand all your options before surgery. She makes you feel like you are her only patient and that your health is most important to her. She has a good staff.

Nov 04 2018

Review for Dr. Erica Contreras, MD

in Waldorf, MD - Oct 30 2018

Review for Dr. Abbas Omais, MD

I didn’t understand why others had left low ratings, but I found Dr. Chon to be honest and thorough. He just gives you the facts without the song and dance. I appreciated that. If you want a professional who gives it to you straight and looks out for your welfare, please give him a visit.??

in Waldorf, MD - Oct 12 2018

Review for Dr. Song Chon, MD

Very professional and reviewed all records as well as scheduling the appropriate tests needed to aid in medical condition.

WALDORF, MD - Oct 02 2018

Review for Dr. Song Chon, MD

I like Dr Omais he very though, tell you what going on, explain everything from your test to your office visit. His staff very friendly, office and waiting room are clean. Wonderful and nice people

Sep 14 2018

Review for Dr. Abbas Omais, MD

Awesome experience. The best doctor I have seen in years. He listens and understands your concerns. He explains everything in a manner that the patient can understand. I would recommend to anyone. Well worth the trip from Southern Maryland.

in Mechanicsville, MD - Sep 09 2018

Review for Dr. Usman Zahir, MD

This was a complete waste of my wife and I time. We went there to confirm a pregnancy. And our wait time was over a hour. We have used Dr Cooke in the past but this experience was the worst ever. We felt like she had no respect for our time. We will never go back there again

in waldorf Md - Aug 28 2018

Review for Dr. Aryian Cooke, MD

in Waldorf , MD - Aug 24 2018

Review for Dr. Meindert Smith, MD

Dr. Zahir saved my arm and I'll be forever appreciate

in Spotsylvania, VA - Aug 03 2018

Review for Dr. Usman Zahir, MD

The quality of care at Calvert Memorial has really declined. I had the joy of meeting this wonderful person today. I’m hesitant to even call him a Physician. No bedside manner , very little time spent evaluating, arrogance was overwhelming, zero people skills.

in Prince Frederick , MD - Jul 23 2018

Review for Dr. Matthew Christianson, MD

ACDF C4-7. Great bedside manner. Checked in on me 3 or 4 times a day after surgery. Highly recommend this doctor.

Jul 20 2018

Review for Dr. Usman Zahir, MD

in VA - Jul 19 2018

Review for Dr. Usman Zahir, MD

in Spotsylvania - Jul 15 2018

Review for Dr. Usman Zahir, MD

Dr. Mills is exceptional in her ability to diagnose and provide appropriate treatment.

in Waldorf, MD - Jul 11 2018

Review for Dr. Lornette Mills, MD

Jun 29 2018

Review for Dr. Usman Zahir, MD

Dr Yousaf is the best orthopedic surgeon hands down! He explains everything to you, gives you printed materials to read even if it is an alternative to surgery or injection. Candor, integrity, passion and professionalism are qualities more doctors should possess.

in CLINTON, MD - Jun 01 2018

Review for Dr. Shaheer Yousaf, MD

This was my first time there. I was very PLEASED!!! Everyone was so nice from the receptionist to the Doctors assistant. Dr. Shumate made me feel comfortable and keep asking me if I was ok during my tooth procedure. I found a new Dentist!! Thank you!!

in Harwood, MD - May 27 2018

Review for Dr. Kenneth Shumate, DDS

I’ve been seeing Dr. Murphy for a year. He is always nice and professional and has a great bed side manner. He has treated my shrimp and given me test to rule out any other issues.

in Woodbridge, Va - May 25 2018

Review for Dr. Joseph Murphy, MD

He's very, very professional, yet sensitive to how he addresses me. I felt very confident that he was the best surgeon for me. His staff was also warm and professional. I'm not at all afraid of my surgery because of them, especially Dr. Zahir.

in Stafford - May 23 2018

Review for Dr. Usman Zahir, MD

Fractured my foot. Dr. Zahir came highly recommend. Wait time was minimal. He was very friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and made me feel at ease. His assistant, who casted my foot did a a great job. I was pleased with my experience.

in Colonial Beach , VA - May 19 2018

Review for Dr. Usman Zahir, MD

Location

UM Charles Regional Medical Center

5 Garrett Ave, La Plata, MD 20646

Call

Directions(301) 609-4000