Overview
Dr. Kondragunta Rajendra ‘Raj’ Prasad is surgical director of the liver transplant program and a professor of surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He has practiced high volume liver surgery for more than 20 years. He trained in three continents, starting his career as a hepatobiliary and liver transplant surgeon at Leeds Teaching Hospitals in UK. Throughout his career he has pioneered new techniques and services in liver transplantation and liver cancer surgery. These include techniques that enabled transplantation of very small children, transplant techniques to perform complex liver cancer surgeries, laparoscopic liver resections and living donor liver transplantation. His research interests include liver regeneration, tumor biology, predicting post liver resection liver failure and transplantation for cancers. He continues as a visiting professor at University of Leeds. In addition, Dr. Prasad has developed new protocols for transplantation of colorectal liver metastases, intrahepatic and peri-hilar cholangiocarcinoma, which are currently being evaluated in UK. He has also held several leadership roles such as director of surgery at Leeds Hospitals, national clinical lead to improve utilization of liver grafts, chair of UK Liver Transplant Research Collaborative, has mentored other transplant programs in developing living donor liver transplantation and continues as an international expert for the National LDLT program in the UK.
His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- POS
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- EPO
- PPO
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- OTHER MEDICAID
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Locations
900 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53226
8900 W. Doyne Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Prasad 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.
ProHealth Medical Group Kidney Transplant Clinic
Didier Mandelbrot, MD, is a UW Health nephrologist (kidney specialist). Dr. Mandelbrot is also a professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Mandelbrot cares for patients with advanced kidney disease, including kidney failure, kidney injuries and diseases that affect kidney function. He diagnoses and treats disorders and manages patients’ medical care before and after transplant surgery.Using compassion and teamwork, Dr. Mandelbrot guides organ recipients and donors. He evaluates their condition, educates them about treatments and helps them determine their best options. Before surgery, he works to improve patients’ health through medical therapies and other steps. He helps improve results by ensuring they are in the best possible condition before and after surgery.Dr. Mandelbrot is the medical director of the UW Health Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Program. He is also a leader in innovative transplant research. He studies ways to better diagnose and treat rejection of transplanted kidneys. He explores ways to promote living kidney donation to increase the availability of organs for those who need them.In his free time, Dr. Mandelbrot enjoys spending time with his family and playing clarinet in the medical school orchestra.The UW Health Transplant Program is nationally known for exceptional care. It’s gratifying to see people’s lives transformed after a successful kidney transplant. Dr. Mandelbrot is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kienbock's Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Mandelbrot is board certified in Nephrology. Dr. Mandelbrot is currently accepting new patients.
Aurora Medical Center Burlington MOB
Rehana Begum is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Burlington, Wisconsin. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Begum is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Begum is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Begum is currently accepting new patients.
Transplant Center - Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital
Dr. Kia Saeian specializes in diseases of the liver with a particular focus on viral hepatitis, end-stage liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma and liver transplantation. He has published widely on minimal hepatic encephalopathy and various aspects of viral hepatitis. Since joining the faculty in 1999, he has also served as director of training for numerous gastroenterologists. Dr. Saeian has been recognized by his peers as one of America’s Best Doctors and Milwaukee Magazine’s Top Doctor. Dr. Saeian is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Saeian is board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Saeian is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kondragunta R. Prasad
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kondragunta R. Prasad?
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What conditions does Dr. Kondragunta R. Prasad specialize in?
While Dr. Kondragunta R. Prasad is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Kondragunta R. Prasad accept my insurance?
Dr. Kondragunta R. Prasad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aspirus Arise Health and Children's Community Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-805-5800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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