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Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD
3.9 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Prasad graduated from YOGA COLLEGE OF INDIA. Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, IA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Prasad currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Prasad has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Prasad received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Prasad's office accepts new patients. Dr. Prasad also speaks Hindi. Dr. Prasad is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Port Placements or Replacements
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Port Placements or Replacements
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Port Placements or Replacements
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
  • Open Access Plus
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  • MN Open Access
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
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    Curative EPO
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  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Alliance Select
    Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Lakeview Center for Urology
    1000 73rd St Ste 17, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 223-2383
  2. 2 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 643-2084
  3. 3 Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center
    1755 59th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 358-8000

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prasad
3.9
Based on 11 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Oct 07, 2022
he is a wonderful dr explains things treats you like a human being if I ever need surgery again I want him to do it God gave this man a talent and he puts it to good use
David A Barry — Oct 07, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • YOGA COLLEGE OF INDIA
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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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. Praveen Prasad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Prasad's profile.

Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA