Summary

Dr. Prakash Ambady is a medical doctor who specializes in hematology, oncology, and neurology, bringing together expertise in blood disorders, cancer care, and neurological conditions. He earned his medical degree from Pondicherry University and completed his internship at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in 2009, followed by his residency at Drexel University in 2012. Dr. Ambady pursued advanced fellowship training at prestigious institutions, including Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2013 and the National Cancer Institute at NIH in 2014. With 23 years of experience in medicine, he provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Ambady practices at Oregon Health and Science University Hospital and sees patients in Portland, Oregon. His clinical focus centers on treating brain tumors in children, brain cancer, and primary brain cancer. He performs external beam radiation therapy and conducts various diagnostic procedures including blood tests and comprehensive metabolic panels to monitor patient health and treatment progress.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 23 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • National Cancer Institute
  • 4 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Providence Neurological Specialties - West

9135 SW Barnes Rd Ste 461Portland, OR 97225
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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HematologyOncologyNeurologyInternal Medicine
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23 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Portland , ORPortland , ORVancouver , WAPortland , OR
Med School: Pondicherry University Med School: Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul (Ufrgs) Faculdade De Medicina Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Prakash Ambady

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna PROV Employee POS
  • Age Right (Marquis Advantage)
  • BCBS Federal
  • Champ VA
  • Cigna Open Access Plus
  • First Choice Health Network
  • Medicaid OR Plus Open Card
  • Medicare A&B
  • Moda Connexus Network
  • Providence ElderPlace PACE
  • Providence Health Plan Medicaid
  • Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage
  • Regence BCBS EPO - Out of State
  • Regence BCBS PAR
  • Regence BCBS PPO
  • Regence BCBS PPP
  • Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage
  • Tricare for Life
  • Tricare Prime
  • Tricare Select
  • Tricare US Family Health Plan
  • Tricare West
  • United Healthcare Charter/Charter Plus
  • United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
  • United Healthcare Complete Care HMO
  • United Healthcare Med Advantage HMO
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO Network
  • United Healthcare POS
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • United Healthcare Surest

Medical Specialties

Prakash Ambady has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Prakash Ambady has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hematologist
  • Neurologist
  • Neurology
  • Oncologist

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Prakash Ambady holds an expired medical license in the state of Oregon.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at National Cancer Institute in 2014, National Cancer Institute NIH in 2014, Johns Hopkins in 2013, and Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2013.

Residency

Completed their residency at Drexel University in 2012 and Drexel University :Registrar Office in 2012.

Internship

Completed their internship at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in 2009.

Medical School

Graduated from Pondicherry University in 2003 and Pondicherry University Vinayaka Missions Medical College in 2003.

NPI Number

Prakash Ambady's NPI number is 1962784298.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Prakash Ambady's office located?
Prakash Ambady's office is located at 9135 SW Barnes Rd Ste 461, Portland, OR, 97225.
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Does Prakash Ambady accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Prakash Ambady affiliated with?
Prakash Ambady is affiliated with Oregon Health And Science University Hospital.

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