Dr. Jan Carlos Prazak, MD

Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?

Gastroenterology is a specialty that encompasses a wide variety of pathology and organ systems. I have a special interest in endoscopic procedures.

Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?

Interventional Endoscopy, complex ERCP, diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound, small bowel enteroscopy, Radiofrequency ablation for
barrett’s esophagus and endoluminal stents.

Where did you study?

Medical school: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Residency: Henry Ford Hospital, GI Fellowship: Henry Ford Hospital, Interventional Endoscopy Fellowship: Henry Ford Hospital/Wayne State University.

What certifications do you hold?

Board Certified in Gastroenterology.

What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?

Cycling and tennis.

Do you fluently speak any other languages in addition to English?

Spanish

Please list your professional affiliations.

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Gastroenterology and American Gastroenterological Association.