'A Hero In Our Eyes': Bel Air Doctor Keeps Tabs On Older Patients

BEL AIR, MD — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Dee Williams, an office manager who nominated Dr. Ragu.

Name: Dr. Sinnarajah Raguraj

Hometown: Bel Air

Hero's job: Health Care

Reason for recognition: We have not closed the office at all. The challenge has been helping elder adults do telehealth to stay current with their medical needs. Checking on our elder population to make sure they have people to get their food and meds. Monitoring high-risk patients.

One thing to know: He is a very caring doctor. Our whole office is like a family. He is also president of I.M.H.O. nonprofit to help with medical needs. A hero in our eyes.

Thank you for all you do, Dr. Ragu!

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Read about other heroes from across Maryland here.

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