Dr. Christina Pernia Prather MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 8-416 WASHINGTON DC, 20037About
Dr. Christina Prather practices Geriatric Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Prather works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
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