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About Apsara Prasad, MD
Dr. Apsara Prasad began practicing at Digestive Health Specialists in the fall of 2015 coming from practice in Maryland. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Prasad join us with her outstanding expertise in Gastroenterology!
She received her Doctorate of Medicine and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Debrecen Medical and Health Science Center. She then completed her Residency and Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York. There she was awarded Resident of the Year and was a Keynote speaker at Residency Graduation.
Dr. Prasad is a strong advocate for colon cancer prevention. Her skills are far-reaching and her clinical interests include treatment of IBS, Celiac disease, Pancreatitis, and Peptic Ulcer disease.
Click HERE for an interview from a news show in Salisbury, MD with Dr. Prasad
See Dr. Prasad’s profile on Healthgrades.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Medicine 2004, Cum Laude
University of Debrecen Medical and Health Science Center, Hungary
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Gastroenterology Fellowship
2009-2012
Nassau University Medical Center, NY
Internal Medicine Chief Resident
2008-2009
Nassau University Medical Center, NY
Internal Medicine Residency
2005-2008
Nassau University Medical Center, NY
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified in Gastroenterology 2012
Maryland Medical License 2012
Board Certified in Internal Medicine 2010
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2008
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American College of Gastroenterology
American Gastroenterological Association
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
LANGUAGES
English, Malayalam
National Provider Identifier (NPI) 1427213149
IN PRACTICE SINCE 2012
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