
Overview
Dr. Prasanna Santhanam received his M.B.B.S. from B.J. Medical College and his M.D. from N.H.L. Municipal Medical College. He completed a residency in internal medicine, Joan C Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University and a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at Joan C Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University. He underwent additional training in nuclear medicine, at the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, to pursue his research and clinical interests in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging of endocrine glands and disorders. His clinical interests include thyroid disorders, endocrine neoplasms, and research focus on metabolic and molecular imaging of endocrine tissues and predictive analytics in metabolic disorders.
Dr. Santhanam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 84 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 4, Baltimore, MD 21224
10751 Falls Road, Falls Concourse STE 412, Lutherville, MD 21093
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Baltimore, MD 21287
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Santhanam has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
GT Health, LLC
Your “Big Picture” Endocrinologist:As a physician with specialized training and experience in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, I recognize the human body’s complex nature, where organs and their functions are deeply intertwined. To broaden my understanding and address patents’ diverse health aspects, I pursued additional board certifications in lipidology, hypertension, and obesity medicine. These certifications are closely linked to endocrinology and play pivotal roles in overall health.Through this expanded knowledge base, I have developed a unique skill set in the realm of integrative endocrinology. This cross-disciplinary expertise empowers me to not only attend to my patients’ specific hormonal needs but also to take a holistic approach to their overall well-being. By addressing the interconnected relationships among various bodily organs, I aim to provide more effective and personalized care that transcends isolated medical symptoms. In short, this approach allows me to consider the broader context of my patients’ health, resulting in a more thorough and integrated endocrine care experience.Beyond Symptoms:When you choose me as your doctor, I move beyond simply assessing and treating isolated symptoms. Instead, I focus on uncovering the underlying or “hidden” factors contributing to your condition. I do this by considering the dynamic interplay between various hormones, metabolic processes, and bodily organs, all of which influence your well-being. Dr. Tashko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.
United Medical, LLC
Blanca Ocampo is an Endocrinologist in Bear, Delaware. Dr. Ocampo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Thyroid Nodule.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Sudipa Sarkar is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include endocrinology. She received her M.D. from Yale School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital and performed a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Sarkar joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2017. Dr. Sarkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Retinopathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Thyroid CancerDr. Santhanam isElite. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Santhanam isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Santhanam isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Santhanam isDistinguished. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- OsteoporosisDr. Santhanam isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Santhanam isDistinguished. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Santhanam isDistinguished. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Advanced
- Graves DiseaseDr. Santhanam isAdvanced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Santhanam isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Santhanam isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- HypothyroidismDr. Santhanam isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Juvenile Primary OsteoporosisDr. Santhanam isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Santhanam isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Santhanam isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal CancerDr. Santhanam isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Santhanam isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Santhanam isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- CalcinosisDr. Santhanam isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Santhanam isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.

