Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Gaurav S. Prakash

Ophthalmology
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
5230 Centre Ave, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Expertise in
6
conditions
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
5230 Centre Ave, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Gaurav Prakash is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prakash is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Keratoconus, Gallbladder Disease, Astigmatism, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 370 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in PA
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Mercy
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
5230 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-623-2047
Other Locations
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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.

367 Total Publications

Synergistic Organophotoredox and Copper Catalysis Enabling the Difluoromethylation of Alkyl Bromides.
Synergistic Organophotoredox and Copper Catalysis Enabling the Difluoromethylation of Alkyl Bromides.
Journal: Organic letters
Published: August 20, 2025
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      • Amblyopia
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      • Astigmatism
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      • Gallbladder Disease
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      • Keratoconus
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      • Cataract Removal
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