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Dr. Prakash Paragi, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
4.2 (60)
Map Pin Small West Orange, NJ
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Prakash Paragi, MD

Dr. Prakash Paragi, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in West Orange, NJ. Dr. Paragi, completed a residency at Bangalore Medical College. Patients rated Dr. Paragi an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Paragi works at Surgical and Professional Services, PC in West Orange, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Paragi's Office Locations

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    Livingston Office
    393 NORTHFIELD AVE, West Orange, NJ 07052 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 446-8669

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Obesity
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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
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Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colonic Diverticulosis
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Congenital Achalasia
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodule
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Ventral Hernia
Weight Gain
Weight Loss
Abdominoplasty
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenal Surgery
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Bowel Obstruction Repair
Bypass Surgery
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Colectomy
Colonoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Duodenal Switch
Esophagoscopy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparotomy
Lipomas Sebacious Cyst Removal
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloon System Insertion
Parathyroid Surgery
Port Placements or Replacements
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic-Assisted Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Small Bowel Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Vein Treatment
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Wound Repair
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    • Aetna
    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • EmblemHealth
    • Health Net
    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • Optum
    • Oxford Health Plans
    • QualCare
    • Vista Health Plan

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.2
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    Based on 60 ratings
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (10)
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    About Dr. Prakash Paragi, MD

    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1598992380
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Bangalore Medical College
    Residency
    Internship
    • Bangalore Medical College - Victoria Hospital
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
    • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Prakash Paragi, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Paragi is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Paragi has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Paragi works at Surgical and Professional Services, PC in West Orange, NJ. View the full address on Dr. Paragi’s profile.

    Dr. Paragi has seen patients for Obesity, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Paragi on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    60 patients have reviewed Dr. Paragi. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Paragi.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Paragi, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Paragi appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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