Background
Prater, Thomas George was born on May 3, 1957 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of B.G. and Marie (Haas) Prater.
Prater, Thomas George was born on May 3, 1957 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of B.G. and Marie (Haas) Prater.
Bachelor in Chemistry, Southern Methodist U., 1979; Doctor of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louia, 1983.
Resident in ophthalmology, Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis, 1984-1987; private practice,, Springfield, since 1987. Secretary medical staff Lester E. Cox Medical Center, Springfield, 1994-1995.
Board of directors Visiting Nurses Association S.W. Missouri, Springfield, 1991-1994. Member advanced.com. Hammons Hall for Performing Arts, Springfield, 1993-1996. Fellow American College of Surgeons, American Academy Ophthalmology.
Member American Medical Association, Missouri Medical Association, Missouri Ophthalmological Association, Greene County Medical Society (chairman public policy committee 1989, 95), Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce (president health care committee 1991-1993, board directors 1995-1998).
Married Kimberley Alexander Prater, July 4, 1987. Children: Alexandra Marie, Bronwyn Elizabeth.