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Dr. Michael Prater, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat
3.8 (33)
Map Pin Small Lake Havasu City, AZ
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Prater, MD

Dr. Michael Prater, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Lake Havasu City, AZ. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine and is affiliated with Havasu Regional Medical Center, Kingman Regional Medical Center, La Paz Regional Hospital, Valley View Medical Center and Western Arizona Regional Medical Center. Dr. Prater, completed a residency at Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Emergency Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Prater an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Prater works at Southwest Ear, Nose and Throat in Lake Havasu City, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Sinusitis, Chronic Sinusitis and Allergic Rhinitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    1760 McCulloch Blvd N Ste 102, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (928) 453-0303

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  • Havasu Regional Medical Center
  • Kingman Regional Medical Center
  • La Paz Regional Hospital
  • Valley View Medical Center
  • Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

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    3.8
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    About Dr. Michael Prater, MD

    Specialties
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1598723173
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Emergency Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Michael Prater, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Prater is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Prater has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Prater works at Southwest Ear, Nose and Throat in Lake Havasu City, AZ. View the full address on Dr. Prater’s profile.

    Dr. Prater has seen patients for Sinusitis, Chronic Sinusitis and Allergic Rhinitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Prater on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    33 patients have reviewed Dr. Prater. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Prater.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Prater, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Prater appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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