Crista Prates

DNP, APRN

Crista Prates, Nurse Practitioner at Harmony Health Partners, provides autoimmune care in Connecticut.

Autoimmune & Rheumatology Specialist

Dr. Crista Prates brings 25+ years of nursing experience and over 7 years of rheumatology expertise to Harmony Health Partners. With a background in emergency medicine and autoimmune care, she offers personalized support for women navigating complex, chronic conditions.

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Living with an autoimmune condition can feel overwhelming and isolating. My approach is to really listen to what you're experiencing, work together to optimize your treatment plan, and provide the ongoing support you need to live your best life. Every patient's journey is different, and your care should reflect that.

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Specialized in Treating:

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

  • Lupus (SLE)

  • Sjögren's syndrome

  • Psoriatic Arthritis

  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

  • Vasculitis

  • Complex autoimmune medication management

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Education & Experience

  • DNP, Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Quinnipiac University

  • 7+ years of specialized rheumatology experience

  • 25+ years in clinical nursing

  • Former emergency medicine leader, Yale-New Haven Hospital

  • Consultant for Thermofisher Scientific (rheumatology diagnostics)