One of the only fellowship-trained Baton Rouge dermatologists specializing in Mohs surgery.
Since opening his first practice in Lafayette and then the Dermasurgery Center in his hometown of Baton Rouge, he has performed tens of thousands of procedures, including over 30,000 Mohs surgeries. Dr. Prather is currently seeing patients at Sanova Dermatology, with locations in Baton Rouge and Lafayette.
AboutDr. Chad Prather specializes in skin cancer treatment, Mohs surgery, and aesthetic dermatology.
Upon receiving his medical degree from the LSU School of Medicine and completing his internship and residency in the LSU Department of Dermatology, Dr. Prather pursued advanced fellowship training in Mohs Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology in Birmingham, AL.
He is the author of numerous scientific papers and textbook chapters on topics including skin cancer, facial fillers, chemical peels, and more.
In addition to his work as a physician, Dr. Prather enjoys taking an active role in his community. He currently serves as the Director of the Board of Directors for Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO). Dr. Prather also serves as a Clinical Assistant Director for the LSU Department of Dermatology. He is also currently pursuing his MBA with ______.
Most recently, Dr. Prather, inspired by his daughters’ hobby, began offering free cancer screenings at equestrian events, resulting in the conception of his nonprofit, Sun Safe Equestrian.
30,000+
MOHS SURGERIES PERFORMED
Professional & Community InvolvementLouisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)
Director, Board of Directors
Chair, Governance Committee
Member, Investment & Budget Committee
Medical Professional Liability Association, Member
American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Member
Louisiana Dermatological Society
Knock Knock Children’s Museum, Founding Member
Baton Rouge Business Report’s “Top Forty under 40” Honoree
credentials-
American Board of Dermatology
Board-Certified, Dermatology
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American Board of Dermatology
Board-Certified, Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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American Academy of Dermatology
Fellow
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Medical License
State of Louisiana, State of Mississippi, State of Alabama
EDUCATION & TRAINING
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Fellowship training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Procedural Dermatology
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Doctor of Medicine, 2003
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Chief Resident
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Doctor of Medicine, 2003
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Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Magna Cum Laude, 1998
Research & PublicationsPublications
Silva CA, Prather CL. How Much Space Do I Need? In: Dover JS, Mariwalla K, eds. The Business of Dermatology. Stuttgart: Thieme. 2020. 13-25
Prather CL, Wiest LH. Complications of Permanent Fillers. In: Carruthers J, Carruthers A, eds. Soft Tissue Augmentation, 3rd edition. In: Dover JS, series ed. Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. New York: Elsevier. 2012. 188-199
Research Studies
A multi-enter, open-label feasibility study of the safety and effectiveness of Juvederm Ultra Injectable Gel in subjects who desire lip enhancement, 2008-2009.
A randomized, blinded, controlled, multicenter study of the safety and effectiveness of a dermal filler, Belotero Soft, after superficial to mid-dermal implantation for the correction of mild face wrinkles over four weeks, 2008-2009.
Sanova - Baton Rouge
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Additional Hospital Affiliations: Our Lady of the Lake, Woman’s Hospital, Baton Rouge General
LocationsDr. Chad Prather regularly practices at the following locations and works with hospitals across the state to perform Mohs surgeries and other procedures.
Sanova - Lafayette
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Sanova - Metarie
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Benson - New Orleans
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