Biographical summary
Cara Prier, M.D., is a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic in Florida, dedicated to delivering personalized, compassionate care for individuals and families. She specializes in preventive health strategies and the management of chronic conditions, including diabetes and hypertension, while also providing care for anxiety and depression. Dr. Prier focuses on building strong, trusting relationships to help patients achieve their health goals and improve overall well-being.
"I believe the foundation of exceptional care is building meaningful relationships with my patients. Taking the time to understand each individual on a deeper level allows me to provide care that is compassionate, personalized, and responsive to their unique needs with the goal of improving their health and overall wellbeing," says Dr. Prier.
Areas of expertise
Dr. Prier offers comprehensive care designed to promote long-term health and vitality:
- Preventive care: Screenings, education, and strategies to maintain wellness
- Diabetes management: Evidence-based approaches tailored to patient goals
- Hypertension treatment: Proactive measures to protect heart health
- Mental health support: Personalized care for anxiety and depression
Outside of work, Dr. Prier enjoys spending time with her family and reading.
Interests
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2015
Chief ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2011
MDFlorida State University College of Medicine
- 2007
BS - Health SciencesUniversity of Florida
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2014
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2019
Provider Excellence in Healthcare 5 Star AwardProfessional Research Consultants
- 2017
Excellence in Healthcare 5 Star AwardProfessional Research Consultants
Professional memberships
- 2026 - present
MemberCRISP program
- 2026 - present
MemberCommunity Relations Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2024 - present
MemberCare Transformation Workgroup, Department of Community Internal Medicine
- 2024 - present
Team LeadBlue Team, Department of Community Internal Medicine
- 2023 - present
Taskforce LeadCommunity Internal Medicine Committee
- 2022
MemberCommunity Internal Medicine Committee
- 2022 - present
MemberAlliance for Academic Internal Medicine
- 2022 - present
Academic ChairmanInternal Medicine Residency Program Well-Being Wave Committee
- 2022 - present
MemberClinical Competency Committee
- 2022 - present
Well-Being ChampionDepartment of Community Internal Medicine
- 2022 - present
Trained Peer SupporterHELP Program
- 2018 - present
MemberDuval County Medical Society
- 2014 - 2015
MemberMayo Model of Community Care, Department of Community Internal Medicine
- 2014 - 2015
MemberPublicly Reported Measures
- 2014 - 2015
MemberMultidisciplinary Internal Review
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2012 - 2015
MemberAmerican Association for Physician Leadership
- 2011 - 2015
Fellow MemberMayo Clinic Fellows Association
- 2010
MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
- 2010
MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
- 2009 - 2011
Executive Board MemberVolusia County Medical Society
- 2009 - 2010
RepresentativeAmerican Medical Association
- 2008 - 2011
MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
- 2008 - 2009
MentorStudent National Medical Association
- 2007 - 2011
MemberStudent National Medical Association
- 2007 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications