Prashanth R. Ramachandra
Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
1501 Lansdowne Avenue, Medical Office Bldg, Suite 307, 
Darby, PA 

Overview

Prashanth Ramachandra is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Darby, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Ramachandra is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Ramachandra is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Armed Forces Medical College

Residency

Christiana Hospital

Specialties

Bariatric Medicine
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals (Galveston)

Hospital Affiliations

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

General Surgery and Bariatrics Darby
1501 Lansdowne Avenue, Medical Office Bldg, Suite 307, Darby, PA 19023

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.


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You can book an appointment with Dr. Prashanth R. Ramachandra by calling their office at 610-534-6170. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Prashanth R. Ramachandra a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prashanth R. Ramachandra is classified as an Advanced expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy, 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. Prashanth R. Ramachandra specialize in?

While Dr. Prashanth R. Ramachandra is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Cholecystitis, and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.

Does Dr. Prashanth R. Ramachandra participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Prashanth R. Ramachandra has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Prashanth R. Ramachandra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Prashanth R. Ramachandra accept my insurance?

Dr. Prashanth R. Ramachandra accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 610-534-6170 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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