Overview
Praveen Prasad, MD, specializes in General Surgery at VA Medical Center Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Prasad is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1111 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314
1755 59th Place West, Des Moines, IA 50266
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Praveen Prasad
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Praveen Prasad?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Praveen Prasad by calling their office at 515-247-3121. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Praveen Prasad a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Praveen Prasad is classified as an Advanced expert for Gallbladder Disease, 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. Praveen Prasad specialize in?
While Dr. Praveen Prasad is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Gastrointestinal Perforation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Praveen Prasad accept my insurance?
Dr. Praveen Prasad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-247-3121 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Prasad isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Prasad isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Prasad isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Prasad isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Prasad isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Prasad isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Prasad isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Prasad isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Prasad isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- CellulitisDr. Prasad isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Prasad isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Prasad isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.