Dr. Prakash Shankar

Dr Prakash Shankar is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at NMC Healthcare in Al Ain with over 15 years of clinical experience across India and the UAE. He completed his medical degree (MBBS) from Chengalpattu Medical College in 2002, followed by postgraduate training in internal medicine (MD) from Madurai Medical College in 2007, and specialist training in gastroenterology (DM) from Kilpauk Medical College in 2012. His career includes roles as an Assistant Professor at Meenakshi Medical College, consultant positions at leading hospitals in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and four years as a Specialist Gastroenterologist at a tertiary private hospital in Dubai before joining NMC.

Dr Prakash specialises in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy, gastroscopy, ERCP (a technique to treat bile duct and pancreatic problems), endoscopic ultrasound for detailed imaging of the digestive tract, and third-space endoscopy—an advanced minimally invasive technique. He manages common conditions including acid reflux (GERD) and helicobacter pylori infection, often using endoscopic approaches rather than open surgery. He has received advanced training in third-space endoscopy at West China Hospital in Chengdu and maintains a special interest in how artificial intelligence can improve diagnostic accuracy in gastroenterology.

Dr Prakash is well suited for patients seeking specialist investigation and treatment of upper and lower digestive problems, particularly those who may benefit from advanced endoscopic techniques that avoid surgery, as well as those with complex bile duct or pancreatic issues requiring ERCP.