Dr. Krishnapriya Prathapan 

MD, FAAP (USA)

Degrees:  Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) T.D. Medical College, University of Kerala India, Residency – Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, USA, General Pediatrics, Fellowship - Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, USA, Certification - American Board of Pediatrics USA, Certification - American Board of Pediatrics USA Pediatric Gastroenterology

Designation: Consultant, Pediatric Gastroenterology

Department:  Endoscopy  General Pediatrics  Pediatric Gastroenterology  

Languages: 

English Malayalam

Experience: 13 Years

Dr. Krishnapriya Prathapan is a distinguished Pediatric Gastroenterologist with expertise in managing diverse gastrointestinal disorders in children. She excels in outpatient, inpatient, critical care, and emergency pediatric gastroenterology management. Dr. Prathapan is proficient in diagnostic and therapuetic endoscopies and performs procedures such as Upper endoscopy and Colonoscopy. Her clinical focus includes managing complex cases like Inflammatory Bowel diseases, Blood Marrow Transplant patients, Eosinophilic GI disorders, Celiac disease as well as various GI disorders. With academic positions at significant institutions, Dr. Prathapan is not only a clinician but also an educator. She actively contributes to professional societies, such as NASPGHAN, ASGE and AGA, and has published impactful research. Dr. Prathapan's dedication to Pediatric Gastroenterology and her comprehensive skill set make her a valuable asset in healthcare.

Specializations

  • Inflammatory Bowel diseases
  • Eosinophilic GI disorders
  • Celiac disease
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Fatty Liver, Autoimmune Liver diseases
  • Pancreatic disorders
  • Chronic diarrhea
  • Malnutrition/Picky eating/Feeding difficulties
  • Chronic constipation
  • Recurrent abdominal pain
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies
  • Upper endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Polyp removal
  • Foreign body removal
  • Management of gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Hydrogen breath testing

Licenses and Memberships

License: Arizona State Board of Medicine, Medical Physician and Surgeon, USA

License: Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine, Graduate Medical Training, USA

License: Michigan State Board of Medicine, Graduate Medical Training, USA

Membership: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)

Membership: American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

Member of Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, USA

Member of North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)

Member of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Professional Experience

Consultant - Pediatric Gastroenterology District Medical Group Inc

USA

 
Fellow - Pediatric Gastroenterology Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

USA

 
Resident - Pediatrics Children’s Hospital of Michigan

USA

 
Assistant Surgeon Directorate of Health Services

India

 
Medical Officer National Rural Health Mission

India

 
Rotating Internship T.D. Medical College, University of Kerala

India

 

Publications