Dr. Angela Prato | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Angela Prato is a board‑certified Family Medicine physician and founder of Ad Astra Health. She has a passion for building long‑term trusting relationships with patients and helping them thrive. After more than a decade caring for individuals and families, she created Ad Astra Health to provide personal, accessible, and transparent Direct Primary Care. Her approach blends science with soul, curiosity with compassion, and she believes in presence over pressure, listening over rushing, and partnership over hierarchy. Her care philosophy is rooted in respect, evidence, and the art of human connection.
Education
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (2015)
Residency: Family Medicine - St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center (Grand Junction)
- Residency Family Medicine - St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center (Grand Junction)
Board Certification & Credentials
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (expires 2018)
Designations: DABFM
Years in Practice: 10+ years
Licensing
- KS (Medical) - 2026
- MO (Medical) - 2026
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians - Member
- American Medical Women's Association - Member
Community Involvement
Dr. Prato is an inclusive Direct Primary Care physician who strives to make every patient feel welcome, respected, and honored. She is active in LGBTQ+ healthcare initiatives and participates in community outreach focused on preventive health and equitable care.
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2018