

Gastroenterology
Charlene Prather, MD
Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology
Dr. Charlene M. Prather, MD, MPH, is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, specializing in gastrointestinal motility and functional bowel disorders. She manages chronic conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, bowel incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, anorectal function issues, and esophageal disorders including achalasia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Barrett's esophagus.
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Saint Louis University School of Public Health — MPH, 2006
- Mayo Graduate School of Medicine — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1993
- University of Missouri Kansas City — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1990
- University of Missouri Kansas City — MD, 1986
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctor
2017-2018 (2 years)
- St. Louis Magazine — Top Doctor
2018-2019, 2022-2025 (6 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice