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Dr. U Prakash Rau MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(25)
1681 Washington St Braintree MA, 02184
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4/5

About

Dr. U Rau is a gastroenterologist practicing in Braintree, MA. Dr. Rau specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Rau performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Stanley Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Madras- Tn- India 1972

University of Pisa 1972

Stanley Medical College 1971

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 46 years of experience

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gallstones
  • Diverticulosis
  • Pain
  • Stomach Flu
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Dr. U Prakash Rau MD's Practice location

Practice At 1681 Washington St

1681 Washington St -
Braintree, MA 02184
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New patients: 781-848-6040
Fax: 781-843-1314, 617-264-5185

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Patient Experience with Dr. Rau


4.0

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Dr. U Prakash Rau MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 25 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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