Dr. Thomas Prater, MD

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!

So I was seen right away and was well tested and discussed what was seen quickly. I would sure use Dr Prater again

Dr Prater and his team made this an easy and stress free experience..I'm very happy with the outcome of my cataract surgery

This cataract removal operation turned out to be a very pleasant procedure. Dr Prater really knows the process obviously. I did not even know he had started to remove the cataract when he announced to me that he was finished! It could have not taken more than 15 minutes and I was being wheeled to the door. I highly recommend Dr Prater and the entire staff to anyone looking for an experienced capable eye clinic to do this procedure.

Very likeable. He and his staff go to Mt. Grove to confer with patients. He was not in a hurry, he asked me about my eyes and answered my questions. I very much appreciated not having to drive to Springfield for the initial meeting.

I was legally blind. My vision was considered "count fingers" without glasses or contacts. For those who don't know, that means that my vision was so bad, it wasn't even on the 20/20 scale. From the moment I woke up in the morning, to the minute I went to sleep, I wore contacts. I would not be able to function, or even see ten feet in front of me without those contacts. I've been wearing glasses since middle school. I'd been thinking about LASIK eye surgery for many years but never followed through, until last month after talking about it with a coworker. I scheduled a free consultation at Mattax Neu Prater to see if I was a candidate for LASIK and the experience was so good, I scheduled my surgery date for about a month later. The staff was so friendly and thorough, the process was very efficient, and Dr. Prater was extremely confident with my potential. Well, my LASIK surgery was last Friday. During the procedure, Dr. Prater talked me through each step for maximum comfort and reassu

Follow up from cataract surgery, lens implant. Everything was very professional, caring, and thorough. I felt very confident that my eyes were in great hands.

From the moment of check-in to leaving, I was impressed with how well run this office is…great staff….and Dr. Prater is so knowledgeable. He explains everything very well…..everyone in the office is so caring, friendly….always a great experience.

Always appreciate Dr Prater’s personal approach during my visits. Answers my questions in a pleasant manner and takes time to listen to whatever concern I might have!

Dr Prater’s office is organized, clean and the staff is very efficient and caring. Dr Prater has an excellent “bedside manner”, he explains what he is doing and why. He follows through and keeps my Primary Care Dr up to speed on my results. He also did procedures on both of my wife's eyes which were very successful with no drama. I highly recommend DrPrater and his establishment.

Always a pleasure seeing Dr Prater. Very confident with his evaluations. Nice nurses and office staff.

Very reassuring and personable. After a full analysis I set up appointment for cataract surgery and am ready to see better.

Dr. Prater was very professional, competent and accommodating.

I have been seeing Dr. Prater for the past 22 years. He is very professional and thorough. He takes the time to explain what he finds and leaves you with a comfortable experience.

Dr. Prater and.his assistants were very detailed and professional. They explained each step of the annual eye exam as they completed the procedure/test. I would recommend this team to anyone searching for an opthamologist. Virginia Meek

Having been a patient of Dr. Prater's for over 20 years, I can happily and unequivocally recommend his professionalism, expertise, and personable manner. Not only am I confident that I am getting the best possible care, I always enjoy visiting with him.

His staff was beyond friendly & competent. Dr Prater was professional & made me feel @ ease. Very please with this entire team. Thanks

I am very satisfied with the service of Dr. Tom Prater and his team.

My experience was a lot different than I figured. Had my first cataract removed, which went really great. Getting the second one done soon, which I'm looking forward to. Thank you to all that work there. Really nice staff from the time you walk in till you leave. Thanks for caring!

Dr. Prater and his staff do an excellent job with my eye care. He is very knowledgeable and thorough, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a good ophthalmologist.