About
Timothy J. Pratt, MD brings over four decades of internal medicine experience to his MDVIP-affiliated practice in Fenton, Missouri. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Vanderbilt University in Nashville in 1978, then went on to complete his Doctorate in Medicine at Tulane University in New Orleans in 1983. Dr. Pratt completed his Internal Medicine residency at St. Louis University, training there from 1983 to 1986. He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Pratt serves as Chief Medical Officer and VPMA at SSM St. Clare Hospital of Fenton, a role he has held since January 2007. He has chaired the hospital's Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee since January 2000. His peers recognized him in the Best Doctors in America list four consecutive years, from 2013 through 2016. He focuses his clinical work on preventive care and chronic condition management, particularly type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Dr. Pratt believes that each patient's values and health priorities are unique, and he builds every wellness plan around that understanding. He is not currently accepting new patients.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 1978
Medical School
Tulane University, Doctorate in Medicine 1983
Residency
Internal Medicine, St. Louis University 1983-1986
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pratt right for?
Dr. Pratt is a strong fit for adults who want a preventive, relationship-driven approach to internal medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit directly from his clinical focus. He works well with patients who value direct, unhurried access to their physician, including after-hours phone availability. Adults seeking a doctor who tailors wellness planning to their personal health goals and values will find his approach a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pratt specializes in internal medicine with a strong focus on chronic condition management. He treats patients with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His preventive approach helps members achieve better control of these conditions over time.
Yes, Dr. Pratt holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at St. Louis University, finishing in 1986.
Dr. Pratt earned his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans in 1983. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. His undergraduate degree in Psychology came from Vanderbilt University in Nashville.
Dr. Pratt builds each wellness plan through education, discussion, and direct evaluation with the patient. He tailors every plan to the individual's values, goals, and health priorities. He believes there is no single right approach to health care and respects each patient's preferences.
Yes, Dr. Pratt makes himself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members contact him directly, not a nurse practitioner or answering service substitute. This 24/7 access is a core part of his MDVIP practice model.
Dr. Pratt sees every patient himself. Members meet with him directly at each appointment, not with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. This direct access is central to how he practices medicine.
Dr. Pratt holds an affiliation with SSM St. Clare Hospital of Fenton. He serves there as Chief Medical Officer and VPMA, a role he has held since January 2007. He also chairs the hospital's Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Yes, Dr. Pratt earned recognition in the Best Doctors in America list in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. His peers and patients have praised his clinical judgment, availability, and warm bedside manner across decades of practice.
Dr. Pratt is not currently accepting new patients. 3847 to find nearby MDVIP-affiliated physicians who are currently accepting new members.
Doctor profile last updated April 9, 2026