The only fellowship-trained Baton Rouge dermatologist specializing in Mohs surgery.

About

Dr. 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, Alabama.

Since opening his first practice, Dermasurgery Center, in his hometown of Baton Rouge, Dr. Prather has performed tens of thousands of procedures, including over 30,000 Mohs surgeries in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Metairie, and Ponchatoula. He is currently seeing patients at Sanova Dermatology in Baton Rouge.

30,000+

MOHS SURGERIES PERFORMED

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 on 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 and is currently pursuing his MBA with Louisiana State University Shreveport.

Dr. Prather has previously served on the Board of Directors for the Baton Rouge Gallery. Most recently, Dr. Prather, inspired by his daughters’ hobby and their desire to help the equestrian community, helped them found Sun Safe Equestrian, a nonprofit organization with the mission of prevention and early detection of skin cancer in the equestrian community. As part of this mission, Dr. Prather offers free cancer screenings at equestrian events.

Professional & Community Involvement

Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)

  • Director, Board of Directors

  • Chair, Governance Committee

  • Member, Investment & Budget Committee

Medical Professional Liability Association, Member and Leadership Fellow

American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Member and Previous Board of Directors Resident Member

Louisiana Dermatological Society, Member and Past President

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

  • American Board of Dermatology

    Board-Certified, Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery

  • American Academy of Dermatology

    Fellow

  • Medical License

    State of Louisiana, State of Mississippi, State of Alabama

Education & Training

  • Fellowship training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Procedural Dermatology

  • Chief Resident

  • Doctor of Medicine, 2003

  • Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Magna Cum Laude, 1998

Publications
and Research

Publications

Maisel-Cambell A, Lin KA, Ibrahim SA, et al. Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Patients Older Than Age 85 Years Presenting for Mohs Surgery: A Prospective, Multicenter Cohort Study. JAMA Dermatol. Published online May 25, 2022. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.1733

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

Prather CL. Liquid Injectable Silicone. In: Jones DH, ed. Injectable fillers: Principles and Practice. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell. 2010. 75-90.

Harmon CH, Prather CL. Dermabrasion. In: Draelos ZD, ed. Cosmetic Dermatology: Products & Procedures. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley- Blackwell. 2010. 426-431.

Prather CL. Aesthetic Procedures for Patients with Medical Problems. In: Carniol PJ, Monheit G, eds. Aesthetic Rejuvenation Challenges and Solutions: A World Perspective. London, UK: Informa Healthcare. 2010. 183-190.

Monheit GD, Prather CL. Chemical Peels for Precancerous Skin Lesions. In: MacFarlane DF, ed. Skin Cancer Management: A Practical Approach. New York: Springer. 2010. 27-39.

Prather CL, Jones DH, Sadick NS. Silicone. In: Sadick N, ed. Augmentation Fillers. New York: Cambridge University Press. 2010. 69-80.

Monheit GD, Campbell RM, Prather CL, et al. Reduced pain with the use of Prevelle SILK for correction of nasolabial folds: a patient- blinded, prospective, randomized controlled trial. Dermatologic Surgery. 2010 Jan; 36(1):94-101.

Harmon CB, Prather CL. Dermabrasion. eMedicine from WebMD. Updated April 03, 2009. Available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1126231-overview.

Monheit GD, Prather CL. Hyaluronic acid fillers for the male patient. Dermatologic Therapy. 2007 Nov-Dec;20(6):394-406.

Monheit GD, Prather CL. Juvederm: a hyaluronic acid dermal filler. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2007 Nov; 6(11):1091-5.

Prather CL, Jones DH. Fillers Working by Fibroplasia: Silicone. In: Carruthers J, Carruthers A, eds. Soft Tissue Augmentation, 2nd edition. In: Dover JS, series ed. Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. New York: Elsevier. 2007.

Prather CL, Jones DH. Liquid injectable silicone for soft tissue augmentation. Dermatologic Therapy. 2006 May-Jun;19(3):159-68.

Research Studies

A multicenter, 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.

Locations

Dr. Chad Prather practices at Sanova Dermatology in Baton Rouge.

He also holds privileges at several hospitals across the region, including Our Lady of the Lake, Woman’s Hospital, Baton Rouge General, and LSU University Medical Center.

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