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Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar, MD is a General Surgeon in Rockford, IL.
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Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Rockford, IL
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar, MD is a General Surgeon in Rockford, IL.

About

Dr. Prabhakar graduated from Mayo Clinic. Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar, MD is a General Surgeon in Rockford, IL and has 32 years experience. Dr. Prabhakar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Dr. Prabhakar has experience treating conditions like Proctoptosis, Rectal Prolapse and Pelvic Abscess among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Prabhakar received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Prabhakar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Prabhakar is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Pelvic Abscess
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Cauterization
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blueprint Health
  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    5668 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 397-7900
  2. 2 Rochelle Community Hospital
    900 N 2nd St, Rochelle, IL 61068
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 229-7580
  3. 3 Office
    1050 E Norris Dr Ste 2D, Ottawa, IL 61350
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 431-5757
  4. 4 OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
    5666 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 226-2000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prabhakar
4.0
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Jan 26, 2018
Dr. Prabhaker was efficient, kind, sensitive to my condition, and an all around excellent surgeon.
Cheryl in ROSCOE — Jan 26, 2018
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Mayo Clinic
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Prabhakar's profile.

Dr. Prabhakar frequently treats the following conditions: Proctoptosis, Rectal Prolapse and Pelvic Abscess. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar, MD is affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St, Rockford, IL