Expert Autoimmune & Rheumatology Care
Conditions We Treat
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Inflammatory Arthritis
Lupus (SLE)
Sjögren’s syndrome
Psoriatic Arthritis & Ankylosing Spondylitis
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Conditions
Vasculitis & PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica)
Complex Autoimmune Conditions Requiring Long-Term Management
Our Approach
“Autoimmune conditions don’t just affect your joints—they impact every part of your life.”
We combine deep rheumatology expertise with personalized care. Whether you're newly diagnosed or managing a long-term condition, we’ll partner with you to optimize medications, address lifestyle factors, and adjust your plan as your needs evolve. You deserve a provider who listens and advocates with you.
What To Expect
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90 Minutes of Dedicated Care to Finally Get Answers
Unlike rushed 15-minute appointments that leave you with more questions than answers, our comprehensive package gives you the time and attention you deserve. You'll walk away understanding exactly what's happening in your body and have a clear, personalized plan to start feeling like yourself again.
Includes:
60-minute initial appointment to discuss symptoms, history, and goals
Thorough lab panel review and interpretation
30-minute follow-up to finalize your personalized treatment plan
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Your Personal Health Partner—Available When You Need Support Most
This isn't traditional healthcare where you're on your own between appointments. With quarterly check-ins to track your progress, ongoing lab monitoring, and direct messaging access to your provider, you have continuous support as your body changes and your treatment evolves. Finally, healthcare that adapts to you.
Includes:
Quarterly 30-minute visits
Ongoing lab monitoring & medication adjustments
Direct access to your provider through messaging
Personalized plan that evolves with you
Crista Prates, DNP, APRN
Doctorate-prepared Nurse Practitioner with 7+ years of rheumatology expertise
Ready to take the first step toward feeling like yourself again?
Your comprehensive consultation includes both the initial 60-minute appointment and 30-minute follow-up to review results and create your personalized plan.
Patient Success Stories
Geri H.
“Dr Prates is one of a kind. When I know I'm having an appointment with her I truly love that day. My day just cannot go wrong she is the best. I thought maybe that doctors lost their genuine self in treating patients. I thought those days were over. But then I started going to Crista and she just brought it all back that doctors are still genuine in caring for their patients.”
Pat I.