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Dr. Christopher Prato, MD

Dr. Christopher Prato, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Prato, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Gastonia, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of WI in 1997. He is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

2345 Court Dr Gastonia, NC 28054

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prato

4.2
18 ratings, 4 with a written review
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A good doctor
Dr. Prato does not rush the appointment. He will explain the condition and the treatment options. I certainly recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Richard L – Jan 14, 2025
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Two months of wasted time trying to schedule
The doctor may be just fine but it has literally been two months of leaving voice mails to try to get the surgery order to be scheduled and we still have never received a call back. I try to call and they insist on transferring to the "scheduler" and say she is "in the office" but all you get is the black hole of voice mail. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results so I'm out ... going to find another doctor and start over now.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Ikerd – May 13, 2022
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I had to have a Hip Arthroscopy performed and had came to Dr. Prato after months of pain and getting nowhere with the current ortho doc I was seeing. He explained everything in terms that I could understand and was completely honest about what to expect. He is by far the best Ortho Doc I have ever met.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Sharon, SC – Jun 11, 2017
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Great physician with terrific bedside manner. Very knowledgeable and help me get back to playing ball.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Beau – Apr 27, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christopher Prato is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in ankle, elbow, hip, joint replacement, knee, shoulder, and sports medicine care. He began practicing at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in 2008.

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  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of North Carolina Healthcare

    Residency Hospital, 2002

  • St Luke's Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1999

  • Medical College Of Wi

    Medical School, 1997

  • University Of Wisconsin-milwaukee

    Undergraduate School, 1993
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Practice

Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center P.A.2345 Court Dr Gastonia, NC 28054
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    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: closed
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    • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
(704) 865-0077

Practice

Caromont Regional Medical Center2525 Court Dr Gastonia, NC 28054
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(704) 865-7416
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