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Dr. Prakash Rau, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 76
Dr. Prakash Rau, MD
4.6 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Prakash Rau, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 76
Braintree, MA
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Prakash Rau, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Braintree, MA.

About

Dr. Rau graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Prakash Rau, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Braintree, MA and has 53 years experience. Dr. Rau currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital and South Shore Hospital. Dr. Rau has experience treating conditions like Viral Enteritis, Intestinal Diverticulitis and 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 11 times. Dr. Rau's 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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Viral Enteritis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Enteritis
Viral Enteritis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Enteritis
Viral Enteritis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Enteritis
Dysentery
Esophagitis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Biliary Cirrhosis
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nausea
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Cholangitis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Ulcer
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
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
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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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Locations

  1. 1 Highland Chemist Inc
    1681 Washington St, Braintree, MA 02184
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 848-6040
  2. 2 Office
    541 Main St Ste 400, South Weymouth, MA 02190
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 952-1240
  3. 3 Office
    541 Main St Ste 400, South Weymouth, MA 02190
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 952-1200
  4. 4 Office
    659 Washington St Ste 1, Braintree, MA 02184
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 849-9577
  5. 5 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center (Pembroke)
    15 Corporate Park Dr, Pembroke, MA 02359
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 826-8065

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May 14, 2024
I do not see Dr Raul anymore because of my travel would be a burden to my son however I know a lot that Dr Raul taught me helped others love and miss you can't get a better doctor
Joyce lamoureaux — May 14, 2024
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Languages Spoken
French
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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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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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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: Viral Enteritis, Intestinal Diverticulitis and 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