Dr. Vikash Prakash

Specialty : Gastroenterology

City : Kolkata

Hospital : Manipal Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare Limited

Degree(s) : DM - Hepatology, MD - Medicine, MBBS Hepatologist, Internal Medicine

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• Dr. Vikash Prakash is a leading gastroenterology specialist in the Department of Gastroenterology Medical at Manipal Hospitals and FORTIS Hospitals at Kolkata, with an overall career that spans over 15 years, including 9 years of experience in the field. Following his completion of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi, he obtained a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in General Medicine at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India, followed by a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Hepatology at Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi. Dr. Prakash further completed his training under eminent experts at a prominent medical institution in New York, enhancing his expertise in the specialisation.

• Dr. Prakash’s decade-long dedication to his overall experience has equipped him with an immense skill set and a thorough knowledge of various advancements in the field. His proficiency in the domain includes specialising in a range of advanced procedures for liver and gastrointestinal conditions, such as employing Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient (HVPG) to monitor blood pressure and addressing hepatic-related conditions, which include spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), liver cirrhosis, cholecystitis, cholangitis, and pancreatitis. Additionally, Dr. Prakash demonstrates tremendous excellence in performing several gastrointestinal procedures, including Endoscopy, Variceal Banding, Glue Injection, Argon Plasma Coagulation, Haemospray, Haemoclip, Colonoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Stenting, and Dilation. Moreover, he also addresses complications of variceal bleeding and conducts a Liver Biopsy for precise diagnosis and assessment of various hepatic disorders. 

   

• His remarkable proficiency in the field has earned him numerous accolades, including the ‘International Young Investigator Travel Award’ at the American Association for Liver Disease (AASLD), Boston, and the First Prize in the National Conference Hepatology Quiz, New Delhi. Dr. Prakash’s dedication to advancing medical knowledge has also led him to several published papers in many medical forums of national and international journals, garnering him recognition for his contributions to the field. Dr. Prakash is fluent in Hindi, English, and Bengali, and his linguistic expertise, compassion, and commitment ensure the highest treatment standards for his patients.