Overview
Vivek Prachand is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Prachand is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Resection.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
5758 S Maryland Ave Ste 6A, Chicago, IL 60637
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. Vivek Prachand
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vivek Prachand?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vivek Prachand by calling their office at 773-834-3524. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vivek Prachand a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vivek Prachand is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, 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. Vivek Prachand specialize in?
While Dr. Vivek Prachand is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Vivek Prachand participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vivek Prachand has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Vivek Prachand's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vivek Prachand accept my insurance?
Dr. Vivek Prachand accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-834-3524 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
- Distinguished
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Prachand isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Prachand isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. Prachand isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HerniaDr. Prachand isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Prachand isAdvanced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Prachand isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Prachand isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Prachand isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Prachand isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Prachand isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Prachand isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.