Dr. Vijayalakshmi S. Pratha

Gastroenterology
Surya A Medical Corp.
3330 3rd Ave Ste 304, 
San Diego, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Surya A Medical Corp.
3330 3rd Ave Ste 304, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Vijayalakshmi Pratha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Mercy Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Surya A Medical Corp.
3330 3rd Ave Ste 304, San Diego, CA 92103

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.

4 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Arm, Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 2)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Arm, Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 2)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate the Long Term Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis LUCENT 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate the Long Term Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis LUCENT 3
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 20, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study of Mirikizumab in Conventional-Failed and Biologic-Failed Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 1)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study of Mirikizumab in Conventional-Failed and Biologic-Failed Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 1)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active- Controlled, Treat-Through Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active- Controlled, Treat-Through Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Mirikizumab, Ustekinumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
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2 Total Publications

A randomized, crossover pharmacodynamic study of immediate-release omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate and delayed-release lansoprazole in healthy adult volunteers.
A randomized, crossover pharmacodynamic study of immediate-release omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate and delayed-release lansoprazole in healthy adult volunteers.
Journal: Pharmacology research & perspectives
Published: January 13, 2016
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Is Dr. Vijayalakshmi S. Pratha a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vijayalakshmi S. Pratha is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 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. Vijayalakshmi S. Pratha specialize in?

While Dr. Vijayalakshmi S. Pratha is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Diarrhea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Vijayalakshmi S. Pratha participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vijayalakshmi S. Pratha has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Vijayalakshmi S. Pratha's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vijayalakshmi S. Pratha accept my insurance?

Dr. Vijayalakshmi S. Pratha accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-260-1012 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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