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Department General Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6665
Desk:
216.444.4790
Fax:
216.636.2908
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Achalasia Diagnosis and Treatment
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Benign Soft Tissue Tumors
  • Biliary Tract Disease
  • Cholecystitis
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Enterocutaneous Fistula
  • Esophageal Motility Disorders
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Gallstones
  • Gastric Reflux
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Groin Pain
  • Hernia - Incisional
  • Hernia - Paraesophageal
  • Hernias
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Intestinal Fistula
  • Lipoma
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Biography

About Ajita Prabhu, MD

Dr. Prabhu was born and raised in South Carolina, where she completed her undergraduate and medical school.  She then moved to Portland, Maine, where she completed 5 years of general surgery residency training at Maine Medical Center, followed by 2 years of fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.  After 2 years of private practice in Denver, Colorado, she was recruited to academic practice in Cleveland.  Currently, she practices general surgery at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and has a special interest in abdominal wall reconstruction and mesh-related complications.  Additionally, she is exploring the utility of robotics in hernia surgery and is very involved in surgical education within the general surgery residency program.
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2016

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Carolinas Medical Center
General Surgery
Charlotte, NC
2010

Residency - Maine Medical Center
General Surgery
Portland, ME
2008

Medical Education - University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Columbia, SC
2003

Undergraduate - University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Columbia, SC
1998

Additional Training

  • Fellowship trained in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Certifications

  • Surgery - General Surgery

Awards & Honors

  • Faculty Teaching Award at University Hospitals Case Medical Center 2014-2015
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 2/13/2024, Dr. Prabhu has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

143 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Listens 4.6
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

17 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024

There was another resident that came in before Dr Prabu She never introduced herself or explained why she was there I found this a bit respectful

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024

I am very happy with my visit,all doctors were excellent. Answering all my questions that my husband and I both had

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024

Very happy that Doctor came in on her day off to do my surgery knowing my ordeal was significant.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

Excellent doctor, extremely knowledgeable, but also very compassionate and understanding and easy to talk to. If I need surgery in the future, I will be completely confident in her.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

Absolutely loved this doctor! She truly cared about me!!She went above and beyond!

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

Gave honest and direct feedback on my issues. Very much appreciated the patience and understanding she showed me.

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024

Found out that what I originally scheduled my appt for was an unnecessary surgery. Very grateful to have had this information as well as having information to proceed further with my symptoms. Also needed a cat scan which caused some disturbance in scheduling, most appreciative that I was given the opportunity to complete the cat scan and still be seen.

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

I had a great experience with the doctors at Cleveland Clinic.

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Dr Pabhu specializes in catastrophic abdominal wall defects and that is why i'm here

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Dr Prabhu is an excellent physician! She truly cares for her patients and shows empathy and concern. I feel totally trusting of her care and diagnosis. Thank you!

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2024

Have already recommended her to others.

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Dr Prabhu and staff are top professionals. They exceeded my already high expectations.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

Dr. Prabu was a great active listener. She was patient, clear during all discussions and made me feel that I mattered. I'm grateful for the level of care she provided.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

Doctors were all excellent, respectful, informative.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

This doctor is an amazing doctor. I have complete trust in her. Explains what she will do and cares about her patients.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023

Dr. Prabu was absolutely wonderful. Thankful she was able to see me!

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023

Dr. Prabu is the best! Thankful for her!

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