About
Dr. Elizabeth Farley Prater is a board-certified dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where her classmates elected her to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society as a junior. She began her residency training at the joint program between the University of Texas at Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center. She finished as Chief Resident at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
After residency, Dr. Prater joined Texas Dermatology Associates in Dallas, treating thousands of patients with complex skin conditions. She also focused on resident education at Baylor during that time. She moved to Oklahoma City in 2013 and has served as Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center ever since. Dr. Prater co-authored multiple Joint AAD-NPF psoriasis guidelines published in 2019 and 2020, and she participated in the International Psoriasis Council Future Leaders Program. She received a Women's Dermatologic Mentorship Award focused on lichen sclerosis in 2011. Her clinical interests span severe inflammatory skin disease, skin cancer, alopecia, and the role diet and lifestyle play in skin health. Outside the clinic, she is a mother of three and enjoys running, yoga, and her children's soccer games.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Residency
Dermatology, University of Texas at Houston / MD Anderson Cancer Center; Chief Resident, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Additional Training
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center (2013-current)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Prater right for?
Dr. Prater is a strong fit for patients managing chronic or severe skin disease. Adults dealing with psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, lupus, dermatomyositis, lichen sclerosus, or morphea benefit from her decade-plus of focused experience. She also serves patients seeking thorough skin cancer screenings and lesion evaluation. Patients who want a physician who considers diet, stress, and lifestyle alongside medical treatment will find her approach well matched to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Prater has deep experience in severe and complex skin disease. She focuses especially on psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, lichen sclerosus, lupus, dermatomyositis, morphea, and alopecia. She also treats acne, rosacea, eczema, skin cancer, melasma, keloids, hives, and many other dermatologic conditions.
Yes. Dr. Prater holds board certification in dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and finished her residency training as Chief Resident at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
Yes. Dr. Prater co-authored multiple Joint AAD-NPF guidelines on psoriasis management published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology in 2019 and 2020. She participated in the International Psoriasis Council Future Leaders Program and received a Women's Dermatologic Mentorship Award focused on lichen sclerosis.
Dr. Prater tailors every treatment plan to the individual patient. She accounts for the specific subtypes of a condition, the patient's concerns and goals, and lifestyle factors including diet, stress, and exercise. She also consults with other specialists when a case calls for it.
Yes. Dr. Prater treats the full spectrum of skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and actinic keratoses. She performs biopsies and surgical excisions in the office and performs thorough full-body skin checks.
Yes. Dr. Prater performs a wide range of in-office procedures, including shave and punch biopsies, surgical excisions, cryotherapy, chemical peels, comedone extractions, and Botox. She often completes biopsies or removals at the same appointment as the initial evaluation.
Dr. Prater serves as Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, a position she has held since 2013. She has a long history of resident education dating back to her time at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
Dr. Prater builds customized acne treatment plans by identifying the specific subtypes driving each patient's condition. She considers genetics, hormones, diet, oil production, and skincare habits. For patients with moderate to severe inflammatory acne, she addresses dietary and hormonal factors alongside topical or oral medications.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026