Dr. Shylaja Prabhakar M.D.
Internist
2025 Palmyra Rd Albany GA, 31701About
Dr. Shylaja Prabhakar is an internist practicing in Albany, GA. Dr. Prabhakar specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Prabhakar provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore Univ, Bangalore, Karnataka, India 1977
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Sleep Apnea
- Arthritis
- Sleep Disorders
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Shylaja Prabhakar M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Shylaja Prabhakar M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Prabhakar
Recommended Articles
- Low-Density Lipoprotein
IntroductionTo maintain good health, balanced cholesterol levels are quite important. The liver is an organ that detoxifies drugs and other foreign substances. It also stores glycogen, which the body utilizes for energy. Other important functions of the liver include metabolizing carbohydrates,...
- HIV: 5 Transmission Myths
What is HIV?HIV is a virus that was discovered in the 1980s. It attacks a person's immune system, causing it to be too weak to fight outside infections. The HIV virus works by destroying white blood cells, called CD4 cells, in the immune system, and progresses through three stages, the last of which...
- Croup in Adults
Croup is a very common respiratory infection in children, but it can also occur in adults. It can occur at any point and is quite infectious since the virus is often being dispersed through the air, which causes the infection to spread to others. Although rare, croup can also be caused by bacterial...
- What Causes Cat Scratch Fever?
What is cat scratch fever?Cat scratch fever is also known as "cat scratch disease", which is a type of bacterial infection. The disease got its name because humans contract the infection from cats that are infected with the bacterium called Bartonella henselae, which is one of the most common...
- When Is it Food Poisoning?
Food poisoning, or food borne illness, is a disease caused by eating food contaminated with infectious microorganisms or toxins. The infectious organism can be bacteria, a virus, or a parasite. Poisoning is very common in meat, chicken, fish, and eggs. But it may also be found in other food items,...
- What Should I Know About Hangovers?
Many of us seem to know how to enjoy the night out and avoid the most uncomfortable hangover symptoms. Some of the tips seem to work quite well, while few others are just not enough. Many alternatives leave you feeling worse than normal. Many feel that hangovers are not a huge concern. The reality...
Nearby Providers
- Samuel Williams, III1402 S. Carolina Avenue, zip Albany GA 31705
- Pablo Rengifo-Moreno M.D.425 W 3RD AVE STE 600 ALBANY GA 31701
- Nicole Tahira Perrotte204 N. Westover Blvd Albany Georgia 31707
- Dr. John Edward Vance M.D.235 Walnut Ave S Leesburg GA 31763
- Dr. Nicole Tahira Perrotte M.D.235 Walnut Street Leesburg GA 31763
- Dr. Ferdinand Osuji MD425 W 3rd Ave Albany GA 31701