Overview
Purna Prasad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.
Dr. Prasad is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
322 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11226
450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Purna Prasad
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Purna Prasad?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Purna Prasad by calling their office at 718-237-1596. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Purna Prasad a top-rated expert for Hemorrhoids?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Purna Prasad is classified as an Advanced expert for Hemorrhoids, 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. Purna Prasad specialize in?
While Dr. Purna Prasad is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, and Gardner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Purna Prasad participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Purna Prasad has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemorrhoids. You can view a list of Dr. Purna Prasad's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Purna Prasad accept my insurance?
Dr. Purna Prasad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-237-1596 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.
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- Advanced
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Prasad isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Prasad isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Prasad isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Prasad isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastritisDr. Prasad isAdvanced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Prasad isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Prasad isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Prasad isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- ColitisDr. Prasad isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Prasad isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Prasad isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.