Summary

Articles & Publications

Get to know the provider: Prashanth Ramachandra, MD
Wellness Works Blog, April 10, 2025

Can medications play a role in modern weight-loss journeys?
Wellness Works Blog, June 20, 2024

Provider Video

Office Location

General Surgery and Bariatrics Darby

1501 Lansdowne Ave Ste 307 OfcDarby, PA 19023
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals (Galveston)
  • 28 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Prashanth R. Ramachandra

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • Freedom Health
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Gateway Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Integra
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Keystone First - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PA Health and Wellness
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Prashanth R. Ramachandra has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Prashanth R. Ramachandra has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion
  • Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
  • General Surgery
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

Dr. Prashanth R. Ramachandra holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals (Galveston).

Residency

Completed their residency at Christiana Hospital.

Internship

Completed their internship at Christiana Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Armed Forces Medical College.

NPI Number

Dr. Ramachandra's NPI number is 1477537876.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Prashanth Ramachandra affiliated with?
Dr. Prashanth Ramachandra is affiliated with Hospital Of The University Pennsylvania Cedar Avenue.
Does Dr. Prashanth Ramachandra accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Prashanth Ramachandra has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Prashanth Ramachandra speak?
Dr. Prashanth Ramachandra speaks English.
Does Dr. Prashanth Ramachandra accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Prashanth Ramachandra accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Prashanth Ramachandra accepting new patients?
Dr. Prashanth Ramachandra is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Prashanth Ramachandra's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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