Dr. Punitha Shivaprasad, DO, Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Punitha Shivaprasad, DO

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

3/5(5)
5 Plainsboro Road - Suite 360 Plainsboro NJ, 08536
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Dr. Punitha Shivaprasad is a gastroenterologist practicing in Plainsboro, NJ. Dr. Shivaprasad specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine pancreas, colon as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Shivaprasad performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues. Dr. Shivaprasad specializes in the early detection of pancreatic cancer using a cutting edge technology called Endoscopic Ultrasound. She also specializes in a procedure called ERCP which is used to diagnose and treat conditions related to the bile duct and gallbladder.

Education and Training

Univ of New England DO 2008

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Female English
Dr. Punitha Shivaprasad, DO
Dr. Punitha Shivaprasad, DO's Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pancreatobiliary specialist

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • President Premier Gastroenterology of Princeton 2018 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • ASGE, AGA, ACG  

Fellowships

  • Cooper University Health Care, Georgetown University Medical Center (Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Gastroenterology

Articles and Publications

  • Case presentation with American College of Gastroenterology

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dedication to patient care, love of what she does and treating her patients right.

Dr. Punitha Shivaprasad, DO's Practice location

Premier Gastroenterology of Princeton

5 Plainsboro Road - Suite 360 -
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
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www.premiergiofprinceton.com

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Dr. Punitha Shivaprasad, DO has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 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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