Family Physician
145 N Narberth Ave
Narberth, PA
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On July 21, I saw Dr. Aggarwal in her office to discuss several immediate medical concerns of mine: increasing neuropathy in my feet, my left foot especially; my suffering from tenesmus, and hoping for medication; sleeplessness; aShow morend the appearance of broken blood vessels in my right eye. Dr. Aggarwal asked if I would not mind having a medical student sit in on the appointment, and I readily consented. She also informed me that she had won preauthorization for an MRI on my brain, to be arranged before mid-September at Lankenau Hospital, as a means of checking for possible symptoms of impending stroke. Examining my eye, Dr. Aggarwal saw no damage to the retina, which assured me, and suggested I take Benadryl for sleeplessness. She also wrote me a prescription for the drug Dicyclomine for my tenesmus, but warned me not to go out in the heat if I started taking the drug. She further recommended that I add Vitamin B12 to my daily regimen of vitamins as a means of decreasing the sensation of numbness in my feet. As is always the case when I'm in her office for medical assistance, Dr. Aggarwal was patient, attentive, courteous, and ready to answer all of my questions forthrightly; I feel in excellent hands with her. I wish to add some commentary about a previous visit to her office exactly a month earlier, on June 21st, which was intended as a follow-up examination on the heels of my having suffered a heart attack on June 14th and been admitted to Lankenau hospital to have a stent inserted in my right coronary artery. Having begun, I thought, my recovery from that heart attack successfully, I found myself, the day of my appointment with Dr. Aggarwal, breathing with great difficulty from the time I woke up that morning. Dr. Aggarwal, alarmed by the state of my breathing, immediately did an EKG on me, which proved free of abnormalities, listened to my lungs but heard no wheezing or obstruction, and promptly put me on an Albuterol machine there in the office to begin relaxing my breathing. She sent me home with the Albuterol machine to keep and ordered Albuterol supplies from my local Rite Aid, which I picked up and began using regularly thereafter, and am still using as I proceed with cardiac rehab. Let me further add that, two days beyond that earlier visit, the one on June 21st, I saw my cardiac specialist, Dr. Frank McGeehin, at the Heart Pavilion at Lankenau on June 23rd for a follow-up visit, and he, too, was startled by my labored breathing--so much so that he immediately had me readmitted to the hospital, and a recatheterization was performed on me to ensure that the stent had been properly placed immediately after my heart attack. It had been properly placed; so it was not the source of my labored breathing. I will see a pulmonologist at Lankenau this Thursday, on July 28, Dr. Catherine Kuntz, to assess my pulmonary situation. A final word: I informed Dr. Aggarwal, during my recent visit on July 21st, that Medicare had declined to cover the cost of either the Albuterol machine or the requisite drugs and paraphernalia for the use of the machine, and I provided her with the documentation regarding this decision of Medicare's in the hopes that she could file for an alteration in the judgment--she had, after all, owing to the desperation of my breathing on June 21st, acted with immediacy and alacrity in furnishing me during my office visit with her with both the machine and the needed prescription. Throughout her treatment of me, both recently and previously as my primary-care physician, Dr. Aggarwal has given me compassionate, professional, and timely medical attention. She is a superb physician. I am deeply indebted to her.
I had the flu three weeks ago which Dr. Lytton treated with Tamiflu, then developed a terrible cough that wasn’t going away. I next saw Dr Aggarwal, who has helped me treat this aggressively- with antibiotics, steroids and inhalShow moreers. After just two days I am feeling much better and my cough has lessened. I should have gone back sooner! All the docs in this practice take time to listen carefully to my personal physical situation—they never rush and are highly professional while also being sympathetic and thoughtful. I feel safe and well cared for. I will stay a patient as long as I live, which, with their care, will hopefully be many more years!
As an experienced, friendly, and compassionate family care physician at Lower Merion Family Medicine in Narberth, Pennsylvania, Ritu Aggarwal, MD, is popular with patients of all ages. Dr. Aggarwal offers personalized care for patients from birth to age 99, including annual physicals, immunizations, gynecologic care, and treatment for chronic and acute conditions of all types.
Dr. Aggarwal earned her medical degree at Guwahati Medical College in India. She then went on to complete both a residency and a fellowship in advanced women’s health in the U.S. before she began practice as a family physician. Dr. Aggarwal is board-certified in family medicine.
As part of a patient-centered medical home practice, Dr. Aggarwal believes strongly in getting to know her patients on a personal level, so she can deliver the most comprehensive and customized evidence-based medical care. She focuses on both current and future whole-body wellness by treating patients for their illnesses and helping them to prevent chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes whenever possible.
Dr. Aggarwal is welcoming to patients of all backgrounds and cultures. She’s LGBTQ-friendly and truly enjoys her time with every patient.
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Location
Lower Merion Family Medicine
145 N Narberth Ave
Narberth, PA, 19072
More About Dr. Ritu Aggarwal, MD
NPI Number
1336277060
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
Dr. Aggarwal is a good listener, takes her time, answers our questions and is very through.
Great listener and very thoughtful diagnostician.
Dr Aggarwal is amazing. She cares about her patients and does a great job every time.
Dr. Aggarwal is a wonderful listener and gives clear follow-up care/instructions. The staff are also very attentive and nice.
Very thorough and answered all my questions substantively!
Listened to my concerns and answered all my questions!
Dr. Aggarwal is very polite and answered my questions.
Dr Aggarwal is thorough, knowledgable and considerate. Winning combination for a doctor!
Dr Aggarwal is thorough and compassionate. I always feel well cared for.
Dr. Aggarwal is the best.
On time. Through
My physical exam with Dr. Aggarwal was thorough and reassuring. She answered my questions in a warm and unrushed manner. I came away feeling very good that I am under her care.
Dr Aggarwal is very knowledgeable, patient and helpful. I feel like I am very well taken care of.
Thorough, empathetic and thoughtful.
I always have a good and friendly experience at main line family medicine everyone is very knowledgeable
Dr Aggarwal is a very caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable physician who is dedicated to her patients and takes the time to answer any questions and address any concerns they may have.
Through, friendly, and competent. I have much trust in this practice!
Professional as usual
Always fit me in and have answers-
Very helpful in ways to overcome my weight issues and high blood pressure.
Had to wait in my car for 20 minutes.
Quick and efficient.
Very good
Was in time
Awesome and very professional.
She is very focused and thorough Also like her open minded stance
Dr. Aggrawal is professional and addressed all my concerns, as well as provided a quality wellness visit. She is a warm and caring doctor with exceptional medical knowledge. Her medical staff is supportive. An all female medical practice.
Excellent service
Caring considerate
Friendly and professional
