Prakash Kharel

Overview

Dr. Kharel is a board-certified hospitalist specializing in internal medicine. His clinical interests include academics, hospital medicine and hematology/oncology. His research interests include quality improvement and hematology/oncology. Dr. Kharel earned his medical degree from Kathmandu Medical College in Nepal. He moved to the United States and completed his residency at Interfaith Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kharel speaks English and Nepali.|In his free time, Dr. Kharel enjoys biking and hiking. He also likes traveling, especially to Kathmandu, Nepal, where he can eat his favorite food: momo, a Nepali dumpling.

His top areas of expertise are Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Kathmandu Medical College/Kathmandu University., 2010 - Doctor Of Medicine

Specialties

Hospital Medicine

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Geisinger Medical Center, 2025

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Nepali

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital - General Internal Medicine
549 Fair Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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.


31 Total Publications

Promoting a Culture of Quality and Safety via Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Conferences.
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prakash Kharel is classified as an Experienced expert for Endoscopy, 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. Prakash Kharel specialize in?

While Dr. Prakash Kharel is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Liver Embolization, and Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.

Does Dr. Prakash Kharel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Prakash Kharel has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Prakash Kharel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Prakash Kharel accept my insurance?

Dr. Prakash Kharel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-402-2795 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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