Expertise in
171
conditions

Dr. Carlos E. Prada

Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.
225 E Chicago Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Expertise in
171
conditions
Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.
225 E Chicago Ave, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Carlos Prada is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Prada is highly rated in 171 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses RASopathies, Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome, Gaucher Disease Type 1, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 112 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.

Specialties

Medical Genetics
Pediatrics

Licenses

Clinical Biochemical Genetics in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

LURIE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP INC.
225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Prada 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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

4 Clinical Trials

Investigation Into the Natural History and Metabolic and Molecular Basis of RASopathies.
Investigation Into the Natural History and Metabolic and Molecular Basis of RASopathies.
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 18, 2025
Antioxidant Therapy With N-acetylcysteine for Motor Behavior and/or Learning in Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Antioxidant Therapy With N-acetylcysteine for Motor Behavior and/or Learning in Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: N-Acetyl cysteine
Study Phase: Phase 2
Antioxidant Therapy With N-acetylcysteine for Learning and Motor Behavior in Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Antioxidant Therapy With N-acetylcysteine for Learning and Motor Behavior in Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 21, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: N-Acetylcysteine
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I / 2, Multicenter, Open-label, Single-dose, Dose-ranging Study to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of SB-913, a rAAV2/6-based Gene Transfer in Subjects With Mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II)
A Phase I / 2, Multicenter, Open-label, Single-dose, Dose-ranging Study to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of SB-913, a rAAV2/6-based Gene Transfer in Subjects With Mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 25, 2022
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: SB-913
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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112 Total Publications

Harmonizing Multi-Institutional Clinical Documentation Using Natural Language Processing in Neurofibromatosis Type 1.
Harmonizing Multi-Institutional Clinical Documentation Using Natural Language Processing in Neurofibromatosis Type 1.
Journal: Neurology. Clinical practice
Published: August 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carlos E. Prada

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos E. Prada?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Carlos E. Prada by calling their office at 312-227-6415. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Carlos E. Prada a top-rated expert for RASopathies?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carlos E. Prada is classified as an Elite expert for RASopathies, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Carlos E. Prada specialize in?

While Dr. Carlos E. Prada is a Medical Genetics, they have specific expertise in RASopathies, Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome, and Gaucher Disease Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Medical Genetics.

Does Dr. Carlos E. Prada participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Carlos E. Prada has published 112 articles and abstracts on conditions like RASopathies. You can view a list of Dr. Carlos E. Prada's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Carlos E. Prada accept my insurance?

Dr. Carlos E. Prada accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-227-6415 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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