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Dr. Prateek Shukla, MD, MBBS

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Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

Maulana Azad Medical College (2013)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), and more.

55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655

(508) 334-3206

Dr. Prateek Shukla, MD, MBBS is an endocrinologist in Leominster, MA specializing in adult endocrinology. He graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College in 2013 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Prateek Shukla, MD, MBBS is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health and UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Hospital Road
Leominster, MA 01453

Address:

55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655

Some issues Dr. Prateek Shukla, MD, MBBS can help you with:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Weight gain
Acne
Facial or body hair
Thinning head hair
Missing or irregular periods
Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

doctor visit	62

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	49

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	362

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	12
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	75
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prateek Shukla, MD, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	212

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prateek Shukla, MD, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	25
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	5
85 and over	1
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	14

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prateek Shukla, MD, MBBS From 2021 - 2022

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

Hypertension	15
High Cholesterol	15
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	1
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Prateek Shukla, MD, MBBS graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College in 2013. He completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Maulana Azad Medical College (2013)

Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Prateek Shukla, MD, MBBS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UMass Memorial Medical Center

UMass Memorial Health

UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC

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Biography

Dr. Prateek Shukla is an adult endocrinology specialist in Worcester, MA and Leominster, MA. Dr. Shukla studied medicine at Maulana Azad Medical College. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut. Areas of expertise for Dr. Shukla include diabetes, osteoporosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Dr. Shukla (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Urdu and Hindi. Dr. Shukla is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center.