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	Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology	Not Specified

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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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Review by Anonymous on November 01, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ I think he is the best Doctor I ... ”

I think he is the best Doctor I ever had .

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“I think he is the best Doctor I ...”

I think he is the best Doctor I ever had .

Anonymous 11/01/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 10, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Has been treating me for 10+ yrs... ”

Has been treating me for 10+ yrs. I am very pleased with the care that I receive from this office.

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“Has been treating me for 10+ yrs...”

Has been treating me for 10+ yrs. I am very pleased with the care that I receive from this office.

Anonymous 10/10/2025

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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 November 12, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Very good experience! Took time ... ”

Very good experience! Took time with me and helped me with my medicine! Very kind and caring!

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“Very good experience! Took time ...”

Very good experience! Took time with me and helped me with my medicine! Very kind and caring!

Anonymous 11/12/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 29, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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

Dr Prater was excellent and very informative.

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“Dr Prater was excellent and very...”

Dr Prater was excellent and very informative.

Anonymous 10/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 09, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Seemed extremely caring... ”

Seemed extremely caring

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“Seemed extremely caring...”

Seemed extremely caring

Anonymous 10/09/2025

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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 -

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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Internal Medicine Physician - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Olaniyi Osofisan, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Ryan Whitney, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Dr Gregory Altemose, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Hanbi Hong, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Ifeoma Ezeh Omoregie, PA - Internal Medicine Physician, Physician Assistant

Maria "Mia" Vetrano, PA - Physician Assistant

Andrew Porter, PA - Physician Assistant

Zaid Said, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Robin Brown, AGACNP - Nurse Practitioner

Mandy Harris, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

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