
Languages: English.
Academic BackgroundMedical Degree: George Washington University School of Medicine
Residency: George Washington University
Fellowship: George Washington University
Board Certified, Gastroenterology
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

Celiac Disease / Gluten Sensitivity

Colon Cancer

Colon Cancer Screening

Colonoscopy

Constipation & Hemorrhoid Treatment

Crohn's Disease and Colitis

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

Endoscopy

Gallstones & Pancreatic Disease

Gastric Balloon for Weight Loss

Gastritis

Gastroenterology

GI Genius™

Hepatitis, Fatty Liver & Cirrhosis

Hepatology

Integrative Nutrition

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS & SIBO)

Liver Disease

Next Day GI

ORBERA™

Small Bowel PillCam Endoscopy

Stomach Ulcers & H. Pylori

Ulcerative Colitis