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Dr. Prasad Penmetsa, MD

Gastroenterology*
2.5 (10)
Map Pin Small Rochester, NY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Prasad Penmetsa, MD

Dr. Prasad Penmetsa, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Rochester, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / RANGARAYA MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Penmetsa an average 2.5 star rating.

Dr. Penmetsa works at Practice in Rochester, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Hemorrhoids along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Penmetsa's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Rochester Endoscopy Associates Pllc
    20 Hagen Dr Ste 330, Rochester, NY 14625 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 267-4040
  2. 2
    Office
    1561 Long Pond Rd Ste 308, Rochester, NY 14626 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 227-1080
  3. 3
    Office
    103 Canal Landing Blvd Ste 12, Rochester, NY 14626 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 227-1080
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    Rochester General Hospital
    1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 922-4136

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Rochester General Hospital
  • Unity Hospital

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Gastroptosis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Malnutrition
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
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    About Dr. Prasad Penmetsa, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1891750451
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / RANGARAYA MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Prasad Penmetsa, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Penmetsa is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Penmetsa has seen patients for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Hemorrhoids, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Penmetsa on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Penmetsa. The overall rating for this provider is 2.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Penmetsa.

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