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Dr. Prakash Rau, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.6 (10)
Map Pin Small Braintree, MA
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Prakash Rau, MD

Dr. Prakash Rau, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Braintree, MA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 53 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital and South Shore Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Rau an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Rau works at Practice in Braintree, MA with other offices in South Weymouth, MA and Pembroke, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Esophagitis, Reflux Esophagitis and Viral Enteritis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Rau's Office 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
    659 Washington St Ste 1, Braintree, MA 02184 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 849-9577
  3. 3
    Office
    541 Main St Ste 400, South Weymouth, MA 02190 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 952-1200
  4. 4
    Brigham and Women's Health Care Center Pembroke
    15 Corporate Park Dr, Pembroke, MA 02359 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 826-8065

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Brigham And Women's Hospital
  • South Shore 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.
Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Viral Enteritis
Biliary Cirrhosis
Constipation
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Cholangitis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
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 Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
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 (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
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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    About Dr. Prakash Rau, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 53 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1447212238
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Rau. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rau.

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