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Dr. Prakash Rau, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 75
Dr. Prakash Rau, MD
4.6 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Prakash Rau, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Braintree, MA.
Dr. Prakash Rau, MD
4.6 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Prakash Rau, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 75
Braintree, MA
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Prakash Rau, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Braintree, MA.

About

Dr. Prakash Rau, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Braintree, MA and has 53 years experience. They graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital and South Shore Hospital. Dr. Rau has experience treating conditions like Esophagitis, Reflux Esophagitis and Viral Enteritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rau received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rau also speaks French. Dr. Rau is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Viral Enteritis
Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Viral Enteritis
Biliary Cirrhosis
Constipation
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Cholangitis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Hiatal Hernia
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Intestinal Ulcer
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
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    Open Access Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Maines Choice - Standard HMO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
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  • Tufts PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
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    Navigate HMO
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    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Highland Chemist Inc
    1681 Washington St, Braintree, MA 02184
  2. 2 Office
    659 Washington St Ste 1, Braintree, MA 02184
  3. 3 Office
    541 Main St Ste 400, South Weymouth, MA 02190
  4. 4 Brigham and Women's Health Care Center Pembroke
    15 Corporate Park Dr, Pembroke, MA 02359

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Jan 12, 2021
Yes would recommend Dr Rau, very attentive to your problem. He explains in language you can understand, I never feel rushed. Very pleasant to talk with.
Linda Murray — Jan 12, 2021
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Prakash Rau, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Braintree, MA and has over 52 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1971. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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  • DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1971
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  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Prakash Rau, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rau's profile.

Dr. Rau frequently treats the following conditions: Esophagitis, Reflux Esophagitis and Viral Enteritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Prakash Rau, MD is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital and South Shore Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Prakash Rau, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA

  • South Shore Hospital

    55 Fogg Rd, South Weymouth, MA