Dr. Rajani Prabhakaran MD
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd Suite 200 Austin TX, 78723About
Dr. Rajani Prabhakaran is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Prabhakaran specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore Univ, Bangalore, Karnataka, India MD
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences 2002
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Awards
- 2012 Texas Rising Stars
Treatments
- Birth Defects
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Thyroiditis
Professional Memberships
- Member Travis County Medical Society
Fellowships
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard University 2007
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