Stephen Prater, MD

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

Institution	Focus	Year
Fellowship - Loyola University Medical Center	Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology	Not Specified
Residency - Loyola University Medical Center	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on January 31, 2026 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ All my experiences with Dr Prate... ”

All my experiences with Dr Prater have all been excellent.

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“All my experiences with Dr Prate...”

All my experiences with Dr Prater have all been excellent.

Anonymous 01/31/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 17, 2026 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Dr Prater and his staff are the ... ”

Dr Prater and his staff are the best!!!

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“Dr Prater and his staff are the ...”

Dr Prater and his staff are the best!!!

Anonymous 01/17/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 30, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Dr. Prater and his staff aren't ... ”

Dr. Prater and his staff aren't just good, they are the absolute finest caregivers anywhere. I am where I am today because of Dr. Prater's level of care. OUTSTANDING!!!

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“Dr. Prater and his staff aren't ...”

Dr. Prater and his staff aren't just good, they are the absolute finest caregivers anywhere. I am where I am today because of Dr. Prater's level of care. OUTSTANDING!!!

Anonymous 12/30/2025

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Review by Anonymous on December 19, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Dr. Prater was excellent and ans... ”

Dr. Prater was excellent and answered all my questions to my satisfaction. Would love to see him aon all visits.

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“Dr. Prater was excellent and ans...”

Dr. Prater was excellent and answered all my questions to my satisfaction. Would love to see him aon all visits.

Anonymous 12/19/2025

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Review by Anonymous on December 17, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Good visit

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“Good visit...”

Good visit

Anonymous 12/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 24, 2026 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Dr Prater was very thorough in h... ”

Dr Prater was very thorough in his explanation of my problem and the course of action that would follow.

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“Dr Prater was very thorough in h...”

Dr Prater was very thorough in his explanation of my problem and the course of action that would follow.

Anonymous 01/24/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 08, 2026 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Very good

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“Very good...”

Very good

Anonymous 01/08/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 22, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ This was the first time I saw Dr... ”

This was the first time I saw Dr Prater. He replaced Dr who moved. He was very familiar with my history when he came in the room.

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“This was the first time I saw Dr...”

This was the first time I saw Dr Prater. He replaced Dr who moved. He was very familiar with my history when he came in the room.

Anonymous 12/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on December 17, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Dr Prater and his staff are the ... ”

Dr Prater and his staff are the best

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“Dr Prater and his staff are the ...”

Dr Prater and his staff are the best

Anonymous 12/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 14, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Doctor Prater is a very friendly... ”

Doctor Prater is a very friendly and caring doctor. He has done well by me!

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“Doctor Prater is a very friendly...”

Doctor Prater is a very friendly and caring doctor. He has done well by me!

Anonymous 11/14/2025

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Internal Medicine Physician - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Maria "Mia" Vetrano, PA - Physician Assistant

Naga Kommuri, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Christine Nell-Dybdahl, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Savannah Sanders, PA - Physician Assistant

Ryan Whitney, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Melissa Ruark, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Evan Hiner, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Hanbi Hong, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Vanessa Rusu, PA - Physician Assistant

Jeh-wei "Vivian" Cheng, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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