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Dr. Thomas Prater, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. Thomas Prater, MD
4.9 (37 Ratings)
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Dr. Thomas Prater, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO.
Dr. Thomas Prater, MD
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Dr. Thomas Prater, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Springfield, MO
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Prater, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO.

About

Dr. Prater graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Barnes - Jewish Hospital.Dr. Thomas Prater, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO and has 41 years experience. Dr. Prater currently practices at Practice. Dr. Prater has experience treating conditions like Floaters, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Keratitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Prater received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Dr. Prater's office accepts new patients. Dr. Prater is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Floaters
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Keratitis
Floaters
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Keratitis
Eye Infections
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brain Disorders
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Preferred Select
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Thrivent Financial
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Preferred (Select Network)-MO POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medico
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Humana

Locations

  1. 1 Mattax-Neu-Prater Surgery Center
    1265 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 65804
  2. 2 Moore Family Eyecare
    1902 W 19th St Ste A, Mountain Grove, MO 65711

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prater
4.9
Based on 37 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 20, 2024
We have been seeing Dr. Prater for several years.His office and staff are superb!Each person is professional, pleasant, and top notch. It was refreshing to see staff without blue hair, nose rings, and tacky looking tattoos....and yes, I have observed that in our hospitals and clinics. While navigating through the system, you are escorted to where you need to go next, called by name and made to feel as if you matter. Having recently been in the surgery suite, I can assure you that each nurse, tech, and CRNA that I met treated me as if I was family. The front desk workers, the surgery scheduler, and the pre-op staff are excellent, as well. Dr. Prater's knowledge, talent, and expertise can't be beat!
Judy Zimmerman — Apr 20, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Washington University School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Prater communicate via email?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Prater, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Prater's profile.

Dr. Prater frequently treats the following conditions: Floaters, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Keratitis. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Prater, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.