Summary

Dr. Prashanthi Kandavel is a gastroenterologist and pediatrician who brings 12 years of medical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Her dual specialty training allows her to provide comprehensive digestive care for patients of all ages, from infants through adults.

Dr. Kandavel practices at multiple locations throughout the Santa Monica and Los Angeles area, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. She focuses on treating various forms of constipation, including chronic cases and cancer-related digestive complications. Her diagnostic capabilities include performing complete blood counts and comprehensive metabolic panels to evaluate patient health and guide treatment decisions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 12 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Prashanthi Kandavel has 4 locations

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Santa Monica Specialty Care Center

1419 19TH STSANTA MONICA, CA 90404
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

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

4650 W Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90027

Providence Saint Johns Health Center

2121 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404

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Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med School: University of South Alabama Med School: Charles R Drew University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Prashanthi Kandavel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthSmart
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Prashanthi Kandavel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Prashanthi Kandavel has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatrics
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & SciencesGraduated in 2014

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Where is Dr. Prashanthi Kandavel's office located?
Dr. Prashanthi Kandavel's office is located at 1419 19TH ST, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90404.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Prashanthi Kandavel affiliated with?
Dr. Prashanthi Kandavel is affiliated with University Of Michigan Hospitals & Health Center.

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