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Dr. Thomas Prater, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. Thomas Prater, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Thomas Prater, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO.
Dr. Thomas Prater, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Thomas Prater, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Springfield, MO
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Prater, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO.

About Dr. Thomas Prater, MD

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 43 years experience. Dr. Prater has experience treating conditions like Floaters, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit, Keratitis, Pinguecula and Eye Infections among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Floaters
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Keratitis
Pinguecula
Eye Infections
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Eyelid Disorders
Corneal Diseases
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Retinal Hemorrhage
Senile Cataracts
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Nearsightedness
Cataract
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Cataract Removal Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Astigmatism
Trichiasis
Lazy Eye
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Hypertropia
Blocked Tear Duct
Hypotropia
Pterygium
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Strabismus
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Visual Field Defects
Goniotomy
Conjunctiva Cyst
Glaucoma
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brain Disorders
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
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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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Presbyopia
Retina Diseases
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
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
Vitreous Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • National Elevator
  • Blue Preferred Select
  • United Healthcare
  • Medico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Cigna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Principal Life
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Coventry Health Care
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Aetna
  • Blue Preferred (Select Network)-MO POS
  • American Enterprise Group
  • Medicaid

Where Dr. Thomas Prater, MD Sees Patients

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

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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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Meet Dr. Thomas Prater, MD

Specialties*
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Prater's Practice

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Dr. Prater frequently treats the following conditions: Floaters, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit, Keratitis, Pinguecula and Eye Infections. See more on Sharecare.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Washington University School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital
Residency Hospital

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