Get to know the provider: Prashanth Ramachandra, MD

Prashanth Ramachandra, MD, a Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic general surgeon and the chief of bariatric surgery at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, has always felt a deep calling to the compassion and purpose of the medical field. His commitment to healing and making a lasting impact on patients’ lives continues to fuel his work today, helping individuals transform their lives through safe, effective surgical care.

“I love working for Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic because it allows me to provide compassionate, mission-driven care,” Dr. Ramachandra shares. “Caring for underserved communities allows me to connect with patients on a deeper level and make a meaningful impact on their health and well-being.”

Aligned with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic’s vision to provide compassionate care within our communities, Dr. Ramachandra finds purpose in serving patients close to home, while also extending that care globally through surgical mission trips that change lives far beyond hospital walls.

“One piece of advice I often give patients is that surgery is often not the first option,” Dr. Ramachandra explains. “We always explore non-surgical approaches alongside surgical ones. Surgery can be life-changing, but it’s important to make sure it’s the right step at the right time.”