Dr. Richard Prager graduated from Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery in 1977.
Dr. Prager has two offices in Florida where he specializes in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonology. Learn more.
Dr. Prager works with two doctors including Dr. Leonard Simon and Dr. Andrew Pastewski.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Prager provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Prager may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Prager specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Prager can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Prager may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery
MD • 1977
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Prager, but only those who participate in Medicare.