
Dr. Dr. Kalpana Prakasa
Internist
7601 OSLER DR TOWSON MD, 21204About
Dr. Kalpana Prakasa is an internist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Prakasa 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. Prakasa 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
Kilpauk Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India 1988
Kilpauk Medical College, University of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu India (Goa) India 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Get to know Internist Dr. Kalpana Prakasa, who serves patients in Towson, Maryland.
Dr. Prakasa is a dedicated internist in practice at UM St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland.
UM St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC) has a rich heritage of compassionate service and superb clinical programs. A 218 licensed bed, Catholic acute care hospital, their primary goal is to build upon that heritage by enhancing their relationship among their community, employees and physicians.
A native of India, Dr. Prakasa graduated with her medical degree from the University of Madras Kilpauk Medical College in 1989. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Howard University Medical College in 2002.
In pursuit of clinical excellence, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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