Dr. Joshua D. Pratt, DO

Expert Publications

• A clonal Plasmodium falciparum population in an isolated outbreak of malaria in the Republic of Cabo Verde.
• Complex segregation analysis of deafness in Dalmatians.
• Malaria in São Tomé and Príncipe: parasite prevalences and vector densities.
• Mixed-species malaria infections in the human population of São Tomé island, west Africa.
• Dogs as a favored host choice of Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto (Diptera: Culicidae) of São Tomé West Africa.
• The ACVD task force on canine atopic dermatitis: forewords and lexicon.
• The ACVD task force on canine atopic dermatitis (II): genetic factors.
• The ACVD task force on canine atopic dermatitis (XI): the relationship between arthropod hypersensitivity and atopic dermatitis in the dog.
• The ACVD task force on canine atopic dermatitis (XIII): threshold phenomenon and summation of effects.
• The ACVD task force on canine atopic dermatitis (XIX): general principles of therapy.
• The ACVD task force on canine atopic dermatitis (XX): glucocorticoid pharmacotherapy.
• Male size does not affect mating success (of Anopheles gambiae in São Tomé).
• Genetic structure of Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae) in São Tomé and Príncipe (West Africa): implications for malaria control.
• The swarming and mating behaviour of Anopheles gambiae s.s. (Diptera: Culicidae) from São Tomé Island.
• An estimation of the entomological inoculation rate for Ifakara: a semi-urban area in a region of intense malaria transmission in Tanzania.

Media Releases

Get to know General Surgeon Dr. Joshua D. Pratt, who serves the population of Western North Carolina. Dr. Pratt completed his undergraduate degree from Harding University. Furthering his education he graduated with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from the University of North Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011, giving him nearly a decade of experience in his field. After obtaining his degree, he completed his General Surgery residency with the Franciscan St. James Hospitals in Chicago where he was named chief resident. Dr. Pratt is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and is a professional member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. He currently practices as a general surgeon with Harris Surgical Associates where he holds an expertise in Laparoscopic procedures including Cholecystectomy, Hernia, and Appendectomy, Breast Procedures including biopsy and mastectomy, Colon/Bowel Resection, and Pediatric Surgery consultation. General surgeons not only perform surgeries for a wide range of ailments and diseases, but they are also responsible for patient care before, during, and after surgery. They are trained to operate on the alimentary tract (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine), abdomen and its contents, breast, skin and soft tissue, and the endocrine system. In addition, general surgeons are expected to have knowledge and experience in surgical critical care, surgical oncology, and trauma. When Dr. Pratt is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, fishing, and running.

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