Gastroenterologist
7120 Minstrel Way
Suite #100 & 211
Columbia, MD
Top reviews
Good experience.
Thank you for your kind and full explanation of my symptoms and surgery.
Pia Prakash, MD, is a leading physician at the Gastro Center of Maryland in Columbia and Olney, Maryland. She is board certified in both gastroenterology and hepatology and is passionate about offering her patients personalized, compassionate care that meets their treatment goals.
Dr. Prakash studied medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington D.C. After graduating, she completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology, both at George Washington University. Dr. Prakash has also participated in a number of research studies, primarily focusing on colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), women’s health, and the impacts of celiac disease.
Now at the Gastro Center of Maryland, Dr. Prakash treats a wide variety of conditions, including acid reflux, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, and constipation. She also specializes in the placement of Orbera intragastric balloon for weight loss. Additionally, she frequently treats acute and chronic liver disease. Dr. Prakash specializes in the use of capsule endoscopy in diagnosis, also known as PillCam®.
Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux/ GERD & Barrett’s Esophagus
Biologic Therapy
Bravo pH Testing & Stretta
Celiac Disease/ Gluten Sensitivity
Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Constipation & Hemorrhoid Treatment
Crohn's Disease and Colitis
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopy
GI Genius™
Gallstones & Pancreatic Disease
Gastric Balloon for Weight Loss
Gastritis
Gastroenterology
Hepatitis, Fatty Liver & Cirrhosis
Hepatology
Integrative Nutrition
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS & SIBO)
Liver Disease
Next Day GI
ORBERA™
Shear Wave Elastography & Liver Biopsy
Small Bowel PillCam Endoscopy
Stomach Ulcers & H. Pylori
Ulcerative Colitis
Locations (2)
Gastro Center of Maryland
7120 Minstrel Way
Suite #100 & 211
Columbia, MD, 21045
Gastro Center of Maryland
3405 Olandwood Court
Suite 102
Olney, MD, 20832
More About Dr. Pia Prakash, MD
NPI Number
1629395686
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
Good experience.
Thank you for your kind and full explanation of my symptoms and surgery.
Great service provided by all staff. All transitions throughout the office were fairly smooth. Dr Prakash was very sweet and personable as well as the phlebotomist. Would recommend to anyone
Dr. Prakash and the entire staff was really friendly. I finally felt that I was being heard as a patient. Dr. Prakash was very empathic to my issues, and I’m very confident she will find a solution.
This was my first visit. Very impressed with the Doctor and staff. All were more than willing to answer any questions I had.
Very nice and professional!
Everyone was very friendly and I was seen on time. The NP and Dr was very through and answered all my questions.
The staff is great and so is Dr. Parkash. The wait time is not good, waited for 40 minutes after the first appointment was scheduled to start. The wait time for the procedure was more than 30 minutes after the procedure was scheduled to start. When you are required to have a driver on standby for the procedure, this is inconvenient and not considerate. To have no one explain or apologize for the delay, is concerning. More than an apology, fix the scheduling, this is when you can tell people how great a practice is but warn them.... you'll be waiting forever.
Every was pleasant and very knowledgeable. There is a phlebotomist on site making it easier to get labs. Looking forward to receiving care again.
Dr. Prakash is very kind, thorough and clear when discussing a plan of action for your care. She made sure to take her time answering any of my questions, and she shows that she truly cares about helping you feel better
Easy check in . First time there . Np was nice. Answered all my questions and explained the procedure to me but when she left the room she told me I’ll tell Dr Prakash you are ready to see her but Dr Prakash wasn’t even there . She was running late
They were very understanding and quick to help resolve my problems.
Satisfactory
My experience with the nurse practitioner, Kristin and Dr. Prakash were great. However, my appointment was at 1:30 and I was not called back to the room until 2:20 pm and did not see the doctor until 2:45 pm. This was the only minor hiccup. A heads up when checking in that they were on about an hour wait would’ve been helpful. I almost finished 2 full criminal mind episodes in the lobby lol
Other than the desk check in was a little confused just by a color code on the appt thinking it was a telehealth appt the rest went better
Good overall experience I am happy with my care and providers
She was very nice.
very nice doctor
Everyone was pleasant, helpful and kind!
Check in was organised and quick. The only delay was at the lab in the second floor I stayed there for 40 minutes and no one checked on me or looked at my check in time. I had to go and talk to the tech who wasn’t aware that I was waiting because clearly she never checked which is part of her job
Dear Dr Prakash, the reason for not a 5 star is office staff, if you were not such a great dr I would find another office. When asked upon arrival if all on time I was told yes, 40 minutes later sitting in the waiting room and asking an assistant if I could be seen before my time I needed to leave for work happens, unpleasant. Then the calling in to get appointments/ procedure scheduled being on hold for more than 10 minutes to be told call back office staff unavailable is very frustrating.
It was okay
Dr Prakash helped make sure l understand my upcoming procedure, also had a solution for one of my symptoms. The nurse and staff were also very helpful.
Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Cares about finding a solution. Would highly recommend.
Very efficient and professional!
The whole experience was very positive. All the staff were very helpful, professional, and pleasant. Each person I dealt with made sure that they answered any questions I might have. Dr. Prakash and her staff made me feel much more comfortable about my upcoming procedure.
Dr. Prakash was wonderful! She listened to my concerns and went above and beyond. It’s a great feeling when your doctor really cares. Her beside manner is the best!
Dr. Prakash was very patient and took her understanding my concerns. She listened very carefully and provided thoughtful answers. She made me very comfortable and I really enjoyed my visit with her.
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The appointment was fine but I had to wait much too long to see the doctor. Almost an hour.
