Dr. Prakash Rau, MD
Dr. Prakash Rau, MD is a gastroenterologist in Braintree, MA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rau has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities Brigham and Women's Hospital and South Shore Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1681 Washington St Braintree, MA 02184Make an Appointment
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Dr. Prakash Rau, MD is a gastroenterologist in Braintree, MA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rau has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE...read moreGastroenterology
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Dr. M.g.r. Medical University / Stanley Medical College
Medical School, 1971
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- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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