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Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar, MD

Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar, MD is a general surgeon in Rockford, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mayo Clinic in 1992. He is affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4 Star Rating (15 reviews)

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5668 E State St Rockford, IL 61108

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prabhakar

4.0
15 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Dr. Prabhaker was efficient, kind, sensitive to my condition, and an all around excellent surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cheryl in ROSCOE – Jan 26, 2018
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Dr. Prabhakar is a vile man with a horrible bedside manner. He does not listen to patients and is severely lacking compassion. I wouldn't recommend him to my worst enemy. I had 2 other doctors give very gentle exams and Dr. Prabhakar was extremely aggressive. He treated me like a huge inconvenience. I will be filing a complaint with the hospital as well.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 12, 2017
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I was diagnosed with a complicated case of acute diverticulitis in Nov. of 2016. After 3 attacks over a 5 month period that all sent me to the ER, I had a choice of either living with the disease fearing the next attack , or having a life changing surgical procedure to eliminate the problem. Dr. Prabhakar is a Mayo trained and experienced colon surgeon whose excellence and professionalism led to a completely successful surgery. I was also a participant in the Mayo based ERP. Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Joanna Jarzynski in Rockford, IL – Jun 13, 2017
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i had a very bad experience with this doctor. i was refused an appointment after i had continuing problems after surgery...he refused to help me and i ended up going to the er. the er doctor was comcerned enough to order a CT scan. no one read the the report til 4-16...and it showed a problem. also i have a migraine history and he totally disregarded meds i needed. i spent 4 additional hours in recovery as he would not let me have the nausea med i needed. PLEASE get a second opinion !!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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shari in Sycamore, il – Sep 19, 2016
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Dr great!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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kotlarz in Machesney il – Sep 02, 2016
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Doctor is very knowledgeable in his field explainservice in layman's terms. Treat patients with respect and make them feel as comfortable as possible.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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G.r.s. in Rockford IL – Mar 05, 2016
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Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar, MD is a general surgeon in Rockford, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mayo Clinic in 1992. He is affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • Mayo Clinic

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office5668 E State St Rockford, IL 61108
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Practice

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center5666 E State St Rockford, IL 61108
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Practice

Rochelle Community Hospital900 N 2nd St Rochelle, IL 61068
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Office1050 E Norris Dr Ste 2D Ottawa, IL 61350
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St
    Rockford, IL 61108
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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