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Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD

(Vivek Prachand)

(570 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Professional interests include: esophageal cancer, acid reflux (GERD), laparoscopic hernia repair, and more.

5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Chicago, IL specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine, UChicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

Office Locations

355 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

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The University of Chicago Medicine

5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

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5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

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Some issues Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"This report is fundamentally trying to shift the way of thinking about obesity," Vivek Prachand, a bariatric surgeon and co-director of the University of Chicago's Digestive Diseases Center, told...”—"New guidelines encourage doctors to move beyond BMI for diagnosing obesity", Chicago Sun-Times, January 2025

“Obesity, a treatable biological disease, has also long been a stigmatized condition, stopping people from seeking treatment, said Dr. Vivek Prachand, a bariatric surgeon and co-director of the...”—"Weight-loss drugs replacing some surgeries, but doctors say they're 'not a miracle drug'", Chicago Sun-Times, November 2024

“Experts don't consider depression or bipolar disorder to be a side effect of weight loss surgery, said Dr. Vivek Prachand, associate professor of surgery at University of Chicago.”—"Jesse Jackson Jr. has bipolar disorder, Mayo Clinic says", Staten Island NY Local News, August 2012

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	90

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	83

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	108

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	48
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	1
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Chicago Medicine

UChicago Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

Medicare Advantage

Aetna POS

Medicare

Humana

PHCS PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United W500 Emergent Wrap

Aetna Better Health *see insurance page

United Options (PPO)

CountyCare *see insurance page

BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)

United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)

University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)

United Choice HMO (specialists only)

BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)

Aetna HMO (specialists only)

United Choice Plus POS/PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 570 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vivek N. Prachand, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$148,211 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement $51,462	SEAMGUARD Staple Line Reinforcement $36,115	BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $22,373	GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial $9,440	GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $8,592	Other $20,229
Covidien LP	$19,323 Sonicision $1,065	Endo GIA $190	ReliaTack $144	Covidien $115	iDrive $27	Other $17,783
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$9,892 Da Vinci Surgical System $9,142	DA VINCI SP $750
Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices & Diagnostics Group - Latin America, L.L.C.	$4,194 Endoscopy Endocutters $4,194
Medtronic, Inc.	$3,575 Sonicision $3,150	Signia $186	LigaSure $60	$179
Other	$989 Senhance Surgical Robotics System $228	Endo Stapling $124	TISSEEL $117	Endoscopy# Endocutters $113	Overstitch $100	Other $307

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$97,500
Consulting Fee	$30,140
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$19,372
Food and Beverage	$18,616
Travel and Lodging	$15,477
Other	$5,077

Biography

Dr. Vivek Prachand is a medical specialist in general surgery and bariatric surgery. Dr. Prachand (or staff) speaks Marathi and Spanish. These areas are among his clinical interests: esophageal cancer, laparoscopic hernia repair, and gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy). Dr. Prachand is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine. Before performing his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Dr. Prachand attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Prachand's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers.