About me
Ravi Agarwal, DDS, is a full-time board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and the Chair for the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Agarwal received his dental degree from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry before bringing his southern warmth to MedStar Washington Hospital center for a 4-year intensive residency program in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Agarwal spent time as the residency program director supervising the education of the twelve OMS residents for ten years. Dr. Agarwal specializes in corrective jaw surgery, the treatment of facial trauma and secondary repair jaw deformities. He sees patients for mouth and jaw pathology such as growths, cysts and tumors, wisdom teeth extraction, dental implants and bone grafting. His clinical interests include tissue engineering and 3D treatment planning. His research interests include the aspects of intraoperative surgical techniques in jaw surgery as well as management of outcomes in post-surgical facial trauma patients. Dr. Agarwal also maintains privileges for pediatric oral and maxillofacial care at the Children's National Medical Center.
Dr. Agarwal emphasizes individualized treatment through the use of unique 3D treatment planning. This method involves generating a model from a CT scan, performing a virtual surgery and then making guides based on the virtual plan to improve accuracy and precision. He also utilizes tissue engineering techniques in order to avoid harvesting an individual's own tissue or bone for reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Agarwal's practice is unique because he is located in a hospital where he is part of a multidisciplinary team that has the ability to treat complex issues of the face and jaw at a much higher frequency. Being located in a hospital gives him access to more advanced technology as well as a group of talented and capable colleagues and physicians. Teamwork results in better outcomes for his patients. For this reason, Dr. Agarwal is heavily involved in teaching and training residents at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, whom he works with every day.
Dr. Agarwal is an advocate for bringing the use of complex dental implant rehabilitation as well as continuing the implementation of minimally invasive procedures through the use of 3D treatment planning and digital technology to the MedStar Washington Hospital Center. When not working on the development of a methodology to incorporate digital technologies into the practice of oral surgery, Dr. Agarwal is cheering on UNC Tar Heels sports teams.
"I approach my patients as I would a friend or family member. This means that I take the time to sit with them to talk and more importantly to listen. I'm transparent when I talk about the risks and benefits of any surgical procedure that I may present. Growing up in the South has tremendously fostered my gentle and caring nature, which invokes confidence in my patients about the care I provide as well as my ability to satisfy their treatment needs.
The best compliment a patient can give me is to recommend me to their friends and family because they feel that they received the best treatment possible."
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abscessed Tooth
- Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage
- Benign Neoplasm Of Mouth And Pharynx
- Bite Problems
- Bone Defects Of The Jaw
- Bone Discontinuity
- Bone Disorders
- Bone Spur
- Cleft Lip And Palate
- Complications Of Transplanted Organs And Tissue
- Congenital Face Deformities
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Congenital Missing Teeth
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities Of Head, Face, Spine And Chest
- Cranial Nerve Injury
- Cysts In The Jaw
- Cysts Of Oral Region
- Dental Implant Complications
- Dental Implant Failure
- Dentofacial Abnormality
- Diseases Of Hard Tissues Of Teeth
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Pulp And Periapical Tissues
- Disorders Of Gingiva And Edentulous Alveolar Ridge
- Disorders Of Teeth And Supporting Structures
- Disorders Of Tooth Development And Eruption
- Dry Socket
- Early Complications Of Trauma
- Embedded Teeth
- Endometriosis
- Eyelid Lacerations
- Facial Asymmetry
- Facial Pain
- Facial Paralysis
- Facial Redness
- Facial Swelling
- Gingivitis
- Gingivitis And Periodontal Diseases
- Gum Recession
- Impacted Teeth
- Jaw Clicking
- Jaw Diseases
- Jaw Dislocation
- Jaw Joint Pain
- Jaw Misalignment
- Jaw Reconstruction Complications
- Jawbone Fracture
- Jawbone Infection
- Joint Derangement
- Joint Sprain
- Malocclusion
- Maxillofacial Trauma
- Oral Cancer
- Orthodontic Issues
- Osteonecrosis
- Personal Risk Factors
- Protruding Teeth
- Retained Foreign Body Fragments
- Skull Fractures
- Supernumerary Teeth
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tmj Arthritis
- Tmj Disorder
- Tooth Abscess
- Tooth Decay
- Tooth Erosion
- Tooth Grinding
- Tooth Impaction
- Tooth Loss
- Tooth Resorption
- Tooth Wear
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
Procedures I perform
- Alveolar Ridge Reconstruction
- Bone Graft
- Cleft Lip And Palate Treatment
- Cleft Palate Repair
- Dental Extractions
- Dental Implant Placement
- Dental Implant Surgery
- Exposure Of Impacted Teeth
- Facial Bone Reconstruction
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Facial Plastic Surgery
- Facial Reconstruction
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Jaw Alignment Surgery
- Jaw Contouring
- Jaw Infection Treatment
- Jaw Surgery
- Jaw Tumor Removal
- Jawbone Grafting
- Joint Arthroscopy
- Mandibulectomy
- Maxilla Reconstruction
- Maxillary Fracture Repair
- Maxillectomy
- Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Cancer Surgery
- Oral Pathology Treatment
- Oral Surgery
- Orthodontic-Orthognathic Surgery
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Pigmented Lesion Removal
- Salivary Gland Surgery
- Tmj Disorder Treatment
- Tmj Joint Replacement
- Tmj Surgery
- Wisdom Tooth Extraction
- Wisdom Tooth Surgery
- Zygomatic Bone Grafting
- Zygomatic Implant Placement
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- CareFirst Administrators
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Network OA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- IH-HMO
- IH-Indemnity
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst EPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- MultiPlan, Inc
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Employee Health Plan
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Choice Fund PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- IH-POS
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Beech Street PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- HumanaChoice PPO
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Medicare Direct
- UHC Passport
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- IH-Open HMO Option
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Choice POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Optimum Choice
- Sentara Health
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- POS OA
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- IH-Open POS II
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna Basic
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Network Only Plus
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Choice POS
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CIGNA EPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- OA Plus
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna HMO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Choice POS II Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-EPO Plus
- Navigate
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
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Education
Board Certification:
Residency: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (2012)
Dental School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2008)