Patrick Rader, DO

Patrick N. Rader, DO, specialized in internal medicine in order to be involved in all aspects of a patient’s care. He began his career in inpatient hospital medicine, but switched to primary care to better care for his patients and enjoys building long-term relationships with his patients. Dr. Rader’s areas of interest include:

• Preventive Care

• Annual Physicals

• Health Education

• Hospital Medicine

About Me

I was born and raised in Miami, Florida. As a true Miami native, I grew up with an appreciation and love for the multicultural and ethnic diversity. I moved to Jacksonville with my wife and three sons in 2000. Although we initially intended to move back to Miami after finishing my residency, we became enamored with the wonderful quality of life afforded here and have made our home in St. Johns County. We really enjoy going to the beach and traveling.

My philosophy of patient care is that you need to treat more than just the disease process, but also treat the individual as a whole. A healthy lifestyle, spiritual growth, diet and exercise are as important as the medicine we prescribe. I believe in encouraging the patient to take an active role in their healthcare, to be educated and empowered to strive for the best quality of life as they can.

Specialties

• Internal Medicine

Role

• Hospitalist

Boards

• American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Hospital Affiliation

• Baptist Medical Center South
• Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Legal Practice Name

• Baptist Primary Care Inc.

Ages Treated

• Adult
• Senior