Stephen Prater, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of South Alabama	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Loyola University Medical Center	Internal Medicine	Not Specified
Fellowship - Loyola University Medical Center	Cardiology	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on September 25, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Doctor is always very caring and... ”

Doctor is always very caring and seems very concerned about his patients.

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“Doctor is always very caring and...”

Doctor is always very caring and seems very concerned about his patients.

Anonymous 09/25/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 29, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Very good... ”

Very good

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“Very good...”

Very good

Anonymous 08/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 21, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Visit was very good. He had my r... ”

Visit was very good. He had my records and discussed them with me. I felt confident in his opinions and his knowledge. Left with a good feeling.

Verified Patient

“Visit was very good. He had my r...”

Visit was very good. He had my records and discussed them with me. I felt confident in his opinions and his knowledge. Left with a good feeling.

Anonymous 08/21/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 16, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Excellent!!... ”

Excellent!!

Verified Patient

“Excellent!!...”

Excellent!!

Anonymous 08/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 05, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ It is good.... ”

It is good.

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“It is good....”

It is good.

Anonymous 08/05/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 04, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ MD Prater and his nurses are ver... ”

MD Prater and his nurses are very sweet and amazing. Thank you.

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“MD Prater and his nurses are ver...”

MD Prater and his nurses are very sweet and amazing. Thank you.

Anonymous 09/04/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 21, 2025 -

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Comment - “ All positive... ”

All positive

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“All positive...”

All positive

Anonymous 08/21/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 19, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Excellent dr and professional an... ”

Excellent dr and professional and helpful staff

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“Excellent dr and professional an...”

Excellent dr and professional and helpful staff

Anonymous 08/19/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 07, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Dr Prater is bought in to resolv... ”

Dr Prater is bought in to resolve my health issue.Need to improve - how to contact Doc or medical personnel and more rapid responses from them

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“Dr Prater is bought in to resolv...”

Dr Prater is bought in to resolve my health issue.Need to improve - how to contact Doc or medical personnel and more rapid responses from them

Anonymous 08/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 18, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Seemed to know all data about my... ”

Seemed to know all data about my health. Very knowledgeable.

Verified Patient

“Seemed to know all data about my...”

Seemed to know all data about my health. Very knowledgeable.

Anonymous 07/18/2025

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Internal Medicine Physician - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Maria "Mia" Vetrano, PA - Physician Assistant

Thomas Raduszewski, FNP - Internal Medicine Physician

Savannah Sanders, PA - Physician Assistant

Margaret "Peggy" Trupiano, AGACNP - Nurse Practitioner

Dr Gregory Altemose, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Ryan Whitney, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Hanbi Hong, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Andrew Porter, PA - Physician Assistant

Melissa Ruark, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

David Weisman, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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