Dr. Caitlin Prickett, DO is originally from a small town in Alabama called Prickettville, her namesake. Her father was an electrician and her mother was a school teacher. Her humble beginnings have provided Dr. Prickett with the foundation of genuineness and caring for others.
After graduating third in her class with Honors from Alexandria High School, Dr. Prickett went on to The University of Alabama for her undergraduate studies. She graduated with Honors with a Bachelor of Science degree. While at Alabama, Dr. Prickett was extremely involved in both academic and civic organizations, including serving as President of Alabama Action Civilian. She was a two-time Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Research Intern, which funded her organic chemistry research in DNA and RNA, which was published in an international, peer-reviewed scientific journal. Her HHMI-funded research was also featured in the university magazine. She was also a member of the Blount Undergraduate Initiative, an honors liberal arts program. Dr. Prickett is a member of Phi Mu Fraternity and continues to stay active as an alumnae. While at UA, Dr. Prickett was inducted into several prestigious honor societies including Mortar Board, Phi Eta Sigma, Sigma, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Gamma
After college, Dr. Prickett completed a postgraduate program in Biomedical Sciences at Georgia Campus – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. While at GAPCOM, Dr. Prickett also worked as a Chemist at Georgia Pacific Chemicals, conducting research on nitrogen-based fertilizers.
Prior to matriculating into medical school, Dr. Prickett worked as a Research Scientist at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Center for Ribosomal Evolution (RiboEvo). Her research on RNA and the ribosome was funded by the NASA Astrobiology Institute. Dr. Prickett earned her second peer-reviewed, scientific publication with this research. She was also the coordinator of the NASA Astrobiology summer camp for two years.
Dr. Prickett completed medical school at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she was a founding member of Sigma Sigma Phi National Honor Society, awarded only to the top 15% of the medical school class. While in medical school, Dr. Prickett served as an officer for several medical school organizations and was a two-time intramural volleyball champion. Her osteopathic medical training allows her to practice a “whole body” approach to medicine. She is well-trained in manipulations.
After graduating medical school, Dr. Prickett completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of South Alabama Medical Center. Her residency program was both diverse and intense in training, as USAMC serves as a level one trauma center and regional stroke center. This level of training provided Dr. Prickett with the skills and expertise needed to confidently diagnose, manage and treat a wide array of medical conditions.
Dr. Prickett completed her board certification in Internal Medicine, through the American Board of Internal Medicine. After residency, Dr. Prickett worked in outpatient internal medicine for a large medical group in Atlanta, Georgia. While there, she was awarded the top female pelvic exam and Pap smear provider and was an early adapter of virtual medical care and telehealth.
In her spare time, Dr. Prickett enjoys spending time with her significant other, Jeffery, who is also her business partner and office manager, as well as their twins, Piper and Jaxson. She also has her cat, Penelope, who has been with Dr. Prickett since graduate school (15 years!) and silver labs, Riggins and Ridley. She loves to travel, snow ski, attend concerts, cook, go to the beach, and scuba dive. For exercise, she enjoys riding her bike, paddle boarding and yoga. Locally, she enjoys cultural arts, including museums, plays, and symphonies.
Dr. Prickett views patient care as a collaboration, specifically, that health and wellness is an active discussion, not simply a “doctor’s order”. “By having an open dialogue about patient goals and challenges, we are able to develop the best approach to customized patient care. It is important to know more than just the medical problems/concerns of a patient. To optimize care, the focus needs to be on the ‘whole person’, looking at the body and mind as a whole and understanding how the different systems of the body interact and affect one another. My osteopathic medical training is founded on this principal.”
“I am passionate about health and helping others become the best version of themselves. Health is multifactorial and influenced by what we take in just as much as what we project out into the world. It requires a personalized approach to achieve the best outcomes.”
“At the core of my profession, I became a physician to help people. I enjoy building meaningful relationships with patients and empowering them to take control of their health and wellness.”
“I offer a personalized approach to medicine and view each patient as an individual, requiring customized treatment and care.”
Comprehensive Physical
Your yearly, comprehensive physical is vital for your health and wellness. While it allows us to follow ongoing, chronic medical conditions, it also is an opportunity to detect abnormalities early and even prevent disease.
Preventive Care
Have you heard that it is easier to prevent disease than it is to treat it? Preventive medicine involves a “whole body” approach to medicine, specifically, focusing on the whole patient and the many factors that play a role in their health.
Care Coordination
Your primary care physician is the “quarterback” of your health. Whenever you need to see a specialist, we seek out the best one for your specific needs and schedule the appointment on your behalf. We also “close the loop” and follow up with the specialist to solidify your medical plan of care.
