Christopher D Prater MD
Family Practitioner
105 LEE PARKWAY DR CHATTANOOGA TN, 37421About
Dr. Christopher Prater is a family practitioner practicing in CHATTANOOGA, TN. Dr. Prater specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Prater possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1973
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1973
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Venous Insufficiency
- Constipation
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Opiate Dependence
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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