Overview
Dr. Rahul Prakash is a graduate of the Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine affiliated hospitals in Canton, Ohio and finished his fellowship in nephrology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine as a diplomate in nephrology, Dr. Prakash has been in practice in the Memorial, Spring Branch and Katy area since 1994. He specializes in nephrology and has clinical interests in hypertension, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, renal failure, dialysis, and proteinuria. Treating patients 17 years and older, Dr. Prakash aim is to provide the best possible medical care with compassion. He believes in educating his patients and motivating them to be involved in their care. He speaks Hindi and Urdu and his staff members speak Spanish. Dr. Prakash has served as a chief of staff at Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy and chief of the department of Medicine at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. He has participated in medical missions to India and is involved in training foreign physicians to run dialysis clinics in their countries. A member of the American Society of Nephrology, Renal Physician Association, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association and American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, Dr. Prakash has authored research papers in medical journals including the American Journal of Kidney Disease and American Journal of Hypertension.
Dr. Prakash is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Acute Kidney Failure.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Dr. Prakash 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rahul Prakash
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rahul Prakash?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rahul Prakash by calling their office at 281-579-5799. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rahul Prakash a top-rated expert for Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rahul Prakash is classified as an Advanced expert for Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, 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. Rahul Prakash specialize in?
While Dr. Rahul Prakash is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Rahul Prakash participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rahul Prakash has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy. You can view a list of Dr. Rahul Prakash's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rahul Prakash accept my insurance?
Dr. Rahul Prakash accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-579-5799 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Prakash isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Prakash isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Prakash isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- HypercalcemiaDr. Prakash isAdvanced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Prakash isAdvanced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
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- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Prakash isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Alport SyndromeDr. Prakash isExperienced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Prakash isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Prakash isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- BoilsDr. Prakash isExperienced. Learn about Boils.