Vicky Prater, MD
About me
I am a board-certified Internist with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional primary care for adults of all ages. Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, I am passionate about helping people to reach their health goals, as well as to overcome their medical problems, by making sustainable changes in the way they live their lives.
Approach to patient care
As your primary care doctor, I take that job very seriously: I will be your health advocate and reference point for your well-being. We will work together to attain a thorough understanding of your medical history, while we keep an eye on your present-day routines and your goals for the future.
Bedside manner
Open-minded, honest and sincere, coaching and motivating.
Professional interests
Lifestyle Medicine, Culturally Responsive Care, Personalized Health Education.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish.
Personal interests
Painting, knitting, dance, music, theater, cooking (and eating!), and reading.
Education & training
Board Certification — Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine
Professional Training — New York University Primary Care (Residency)
Medical School — New York University School of Medicine
Undergraduate — University of Virginia
In-network insurance
- 1199 SEIU
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna
- Emblem Health - GHI
- Emblem Health - HIP
- Empire BCBS
- Humana
- Medicare
- Meritain
- Oscar
- Oxford
- UMR
- United Healthcare