Dr. Charlene Marie Prather, MD

Dr. Charlene Prather specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine, bringing four decades of clinical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and completed her residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic and Medical School. Her extensive experience spans 40 years of caring for patients with digestive and internal medicine concerns. Dr. Prather is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Prather practices at multiple locations throughout Saint Louis, Missouri, with affiliations at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Christian Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and SSM Health Saint Marys Hospital Saint Louis. She has particular expertise in treating conditions such as high blood pressure, abdominal pain, and diabetic nerve damage. Her procedural skills include performing colonoscopies, lower …gastrointestinal endoscopies, and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. Patients have given Dr. Prather an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.