Dr. Prasad Alapati, MD

Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?

I trained as a General Surgeon in India and was naturally interested in endoscopic treatments for GI disorders.

Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?

General, Interventional, Bariatric

Where did you study?

Medical: Rangaraya Medical College, Andhara University, India
Internship: Government General Hospital, Kakinada, India
Residency: Christ Hospital and Medical Center from the University of Illinois
Gastroenterology Fellowship: University of Mississippi Medical Center

What certifications do you hold?

Board Certified Gastroenterology

What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?

Traveling, outdoor activities, and sporting events.

Do you fluently speak any other languages in addition to English?

Telugu, Hindi

Please list your professional affiliations.

American College of Gastroenterology
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Louisiana Gastroenterology Society
American Gastroenterology Association