Dr. Carolina Praderio, M.D.
Gynecology, Aesthetics & Women’s Health in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi’s Choice for Health & Wellness
Medical Weight Loss, Bio-Identical Hormone Pellet Therapy (BHRT), Aesthetics & Gynecology
Whether you want to lose weight safely and permanently, feel and look younger, or simply realize your full physical potential, Dr. Carolina Praderio offers select treatments and procedures for women of all ages.
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Dr. Praderio is a board certified OBGYN practicing Gynecology at Corpus Christi Spohn South and the South Texas Surgical Hospital.
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Dr. Praderio and her staff are amazing. These ladies aren’t just co-workers, they are family. They’ve always made me feel like family. No one likes going to the gynecologist but these ladies have always made me feel comfortable and supported. I love this group.
December 12, 2023I live 2.5 hours away and made the drive because of the amazing reviews. I was seen this morning and I am so glad my husband helped me find this clinic. I have come to dread visits after traumatic experiences with OBGYN’s in my hometown. The staff here were incredible, extremely patient and sweet. They truly make an effort to make you comfortable and confident in their team. Dr. Praderio was the kindest OBGYN I’ve ever met. She was empathetic, sweet, patient, and understanding. I went from feeling nervous in the waiting room, scared to have another traumatic experience, to walking out after the visit with a small sense of peace that I can trust my gynecologist - something I’ve never experienced before. I was amazed at the variety of services offered at the clinic. The decor is modern and the environment is calming. They even provided a small sample gift bag with a Lindt chocolate at the end of the visit. It may sound silly to mention, but little things like that make a difference. It feels nice to know that next time I return, I won’t be in that fight or flight state. I know I will feel much more comfortable now that I know I am finally in good hands. Thank you Dr. Praderio and your team for making a difference.
April 12, 2024I have been so pleased with Dr. Praderio and her amazing staff. I have lost 28# in 12 weeks and am still dropping weight and inches. The diet plan was easy to follow and stick to, absolutely NO side effects from the prescribed medication or treatment plan. 100% recommended!!
June 12, 2023Dr.Praderio and her staff are lovely as well as professional. They treated me like family. I was most impressed with how each person took the time to explain my procedure and helped make sure I would be comfortable. So glad I made the call. I will definitely keep going back for future needs.
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Dr. Praderio and her staff are wonderful. Everyone is super nice and professional.. Dr Praderio is so easy to talk to. She takes the time to answer all my questions. I never feel rushed. I’ve always have little to no waiting room time. Her office is beautiful, comfortable and clean. This is quality health care at its best!
August 12, 2023I absolutely love going to Dr. Praderio’s office to receive my facial treatments. They really took the time to get to know what my skin concerns were. Each treatment was tailored to my skin needs. They take their time and have never rushed any treatments. I have received different treatments and I am extremely satisfied. My skin looks amazing and will continue going for my facial treatments: Morpheus8, Forma, and IPL which are all amazing. I definitely recommend them! Ashley and Richard are awesome!
June 12, 2023Dr Praderio and her staff are amazing! I received my laser hair removal treatments at her office and I’m so glad I did because the service is great, the devices and products are top of the line and the results are just incredible. Highly recommend!
July 12, 2023Absolutely wonderful people. Extremely friendly, the girls are very knowledgeable. Dr. Praderio is so good with her patients.
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I highly recommend Dr. Praderio and her staff. They made my experience very comfortable and pleasant! They were very professional,, informative, and accommodating, They greet you with a smile and make you feel like you are amongst friends. I will definitely return!
June 12, 2023Just had my first experience of laser hair removal at this office, and would highly recommend to absolutely anyone! I have heard through friends/family different experiences with laser hair removal, and was a bit nervous to try it. With the Diolaze it was virtually painless, and loved the cooling sensation during the treatment. Richard was amazing, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire session. I am 2 weeks out from my 1st session, and already seeing small changes in my leg hair growth. Can’t wait to go back for my next session!
June 12, 2023Dr. Praderio and her staff are the most amazing health care professionals I have ever experienced. I always feel like they are in tune with my needs and I never have to worry about them following up or following through. Definitely recommend!
March 12, 2024Dr. Praderio is simply the Best! She and her staff are always so sweet, kind, and professional!❤
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I signed up for the o-shot & v-tone in January. These treatments work and it’s the best thing I’ve done. It’s helped in several areas as I go through the aging process. Dr. Praderio and her nurse Crystal are very personable they make you feel very comfortable about the whole process.
June 12, 2023I am so very thankful for Dr Praderio. No one talks about menopause. I’m here to tell you it stinks! I had been going to another Gynocologist and i kept explaining what was going on with my body but i wasn’t child bearing age so i just got told there’s nothing we can do. Finally someone told me about Dr Praderio who specializes in menopause. I absolutely feel like a new person when i received my pellets. I’m very thankful that she is very open about anything you want to know. She goes through the same thing we all do so who better to talk to then someone that will truly listen.
October 12, 2023Fantastic obgyn! She's very personable, thorough, and makes sure you are totally taken care of in all aspects of women's health.
January 12, 2024Dr Praderio and staff are always super friendly and make me feel so comfortable and at ease, at every single visit!
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I love how she takes care of us. That makes you feel like family, and that she is very knowledgeable in her field.
April 12, 2024I cannot fully express how grateful I am for Dr PRADERIO and her staff. I had gotten to a place where my metabolism was out of service and my weight was at an all time high while my energy was at a horrible low. I won’t lie, the plan takes commitment, I had to learn to eat again (all foods) after years of weird diets. I am currently down 30 pounds with the continued support of Dr P and her nurse and I feel incredible! I am me again and that is worth every penny spent on ME! Thank you Dr P and Isabel for guiding me through and keeping me motivated! For reference I am in my 50s and was about 40 pounds overweight at the start .
June 12, 2023I have been a patient of Dr Praderio for 10 years and I have loved her since day one. She is so down to earth and takes the time to make you feel like a person not just a patient.
May 12, 2024I recently underwent the Morpheus 8V and O-Shot procedures performed by Dr. Praderio, and I am absolutely thrilled with the exceptional results and care I received. I am compelled to share my experience and wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Praderio to anyone considering these transformative treatments. From the moment I entered the office, I was warmly welcomed by the entire staff. Dr. Praderio and Crystal, in particular, stood out for their high level of professionalism and genuine care. They made every effort to ensure I felt comfortable and well-informed about the procedures. Their attentive approach and willingness to address my questions and concerns significantly contributed to a positive overall experience. The Morpheus 8V treatment surpassed my expectations in terms of comfort. Dr. Praderio skillfully guided me through each step, explaining the procedure as it progressed. Crystal's presence and support further enhanced my comfort level. The entire process was seamless, instilling a sense of confidence that I was under the care of knowledgeable experts. The results of the Morpheus 8V treatment were nothing short of remarkable. Even after just one session, I noticed a significant improvement. Not only did I experience enhanced sensitivity in a positive way, but the treatment also effectively addressed my longstanding issue of urinary incontinence. I am overjoyed to share that I no longer rely on panty liners and can now fully enjoy my daily activities without worry or inconvenience. Equally successful was the O-Shot procedure, during which Dr. Praderio and Crystal ensured my understanding and comfort throughout. The effects of the O-Shot became apparent almost immediately, significantly enhancing my overall sexual satisfaction and well-being. The life-changing improvement I have experienced can be attributed to Dr. Praderio's skill in providing this transformative treatment. Undoubtedly, both the Morpheus 8V and O-Shot procedures were worth every penny. I am immensely grateful to Dr. Praderio and Crystal for their exceptional care, expertise, and the outstanding results I have achieved. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Praderio to anyone considering these treatments, as I have complete trust in her abilities and dedication. If you are seeking painless, effective treatments that can truly transform your life and deliver outstanding results, I urge you to consult with Dr. Praderio. You will not regret choosing her for these needs.
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Carolina Paderio's medical office is beautiful and immaculate. Her staff are so sweet, courteous and professional. Dr. Praderio is beautiful inside and out. She is professional , caring, and uplifting. Dr. Praderio has several different beauty procedures that are affordable. I appreciate you Dr. Praderio and your wonderful staff.🙏
February 12, 2024Dr. Praderio and her entire staff are amazing. She offers an array of services that contribute to the well being of the patient as a whole. I am grateful for her and her staff in giving me the support, knowledge, and direction to finally shed the weight I'd not been able to lose since my twins were born (fifteen years ago 😬). I highly recommend her office!
October 12, 2023Dr Predario is amazing! She is the best doctor I have ever been to. So kind and compassionate. Truly one of a kind. And she has the absolute best nurses !
September 12, 2023Dr. Praderio and her staff are very professional, helpful, and always take time to answer all my questions. The office and exam rooms are very comfortable, and everyone on staff are super friendly! I'm very happy to have her as my doctor.
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I’ve had amazing results with my IPL sessions. My acne has been minimized and my overall complexion has improved! Richard and Ashley have been amazing with explaining everything in detail and answering all my questions! Definitely recommend for all services! ❤️
November 12, 2023At first I didn’t think this hormone pellet therapy was going to work. Oh my goodness it has worked!! With my panic and anxiety attacks my intimacy was at a low. I always felt ugly although my husband would tell me all the time I’m beautiful. I love how her staff is always communicating with me with my blood work and how I’m feeling. I wish I would’ve know about Dr. Carolina Praderio earlier.
June 12, 2023Dr. Praderio and the staff are great. They are very welcoming, I've had the best experience, and I'm always looking forward to my next visit. I would definitely recommend this office to anyone. Looking for any of their treatments or procedures, you will totally be satisfied and happy
June 12, 2023I can’t say enough, the Doctor and staff are so friendly and attentive and cater to all your issues. I received detailed information on my procedure and after care for it. I’m so lucky to have found this doctor.
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Growing up in a state with exceptional health care and traveling as a RN around the US in great health systems, I found myself struggling to find a good provider once I moved to the area. Dr. Praderio and her staff are truly exceptional. I am very thankful I found her as a provider. The care delivered is always above my expectation. GYN visits can be uncomfortable but Dr Praderio and her staff always make the uncomfortable a lot more comfortable than I could hope for.
March 12, 2024This review is way past due. If you are looking for the very best and most caring Doctor for any and all of your female related mefical needs to the very personal issues of the intimate issues that you start to experience in your later year,, look no further than Dr Praderio. Dr P and her entire staff are the most understanding and kindest I have ever had the privilege to be cared for.. You can usually tell when a Dr is genuinely concerned or just there to see another patient. From the very first time I became a patient, it was just obvious that Dr Praderio has a true passion for people and their wellbeing. Do to Insurance reasons,, there was a bit of time when I was not able to see her. I am so glad I was finally able to be a patient again., my very first visit back after nearly 3 years, literally all the personnel remembered me and it is a wonderful feeling to feel like YOUR needs are truly personalized to you. I was so happy to find out that Dr Praderio has focused on the female health that a lot of us may be embarrassed to talk about or for that matter, where to even start. If you are looking for some therapies that could include sensitive Urinary issues , or the more delicate topic of female sexuality. We ladies, and our husbands are all lucky to have this Expert in our community. Dr Praderio truly is , in my own opinion and experience the absolute BEST and KINDEST Dr I have ever had. She is a woman too, that understands and experiences the same things all of us do, Thank you Dr Praderio and your entire staff for delivering World Class medical care for me. I truly appreciate you.!!! -Tina Morin
October 12, 2023I love that her office offers more than just gynecology…Thank you
May 12, 2024I would absolutely recommend EvolveXL tone treatment! I have had 4 treatments of Tone and now I’ve been told “Your booty looks plump!” 😉 Seeing the changes has built my confidence and feel that it was worth it! I am grateful to Dr. Praderio and Ashley for recommending this treatment and making me feel comfortable with this experience. I am very pleased with the experience and can’t wait for my next treatment.
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The staff is always welcoming and Dr Praderio is so gentle and soft spoken. Makes you very calm and makes sure you understand whatever you are having done. Highly recommend if you are getting to that older age and need some help.
October 12, 2023Dr.Praderio is such a rare gem, doctor. She has an amazing and caring staff. I immediately feel like I have a room full of best friends. Thank you Dr. Praderio, your expertise and vision for women’s health is empowering. I’m so lucky to have you as my doctor.
June 12, 2023Dr Praderio's office is very comfortable. The staff are so nice and courteous. Dr Praderio is the best, no one looks forward to an exam, but she puts you at ease and holds on a conversation with you about family, holidays and before you know it the exam is done. Love Dr Praderio and her beautiful staff!!
January 12, 2024Dr. Carolina Praderio, Crystal, and Gina Our totally awesome, very professional and great Atmosphere.
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I can not say enough about Dr Praderio and her staff. They are the sweetest most professional people you will ever meet. Dr Praderio is patient and takes the time to listen and answer any questions you have. You can not find this kind of care anywhere these days. 10/10 recommend.
March 12, 2024Friendly staff, great time management, and safe environment. I was very pleased with Ashley’s work, she explained everything carefully and elaborated when I had questions. I finished my laser hair removal treatment and the results are amazing. Ashley took her time with me and made sure the procedures were done correctly and effectively! I am very please with this wonderful office! The best experience!
June 12, 2023I had a wonderful experience, Dr Praderio and staff were so kind and really helped ease my anxiety.
February 12, 2024This is not my favorite place to be but Dr praderio and staff welcomed me in such a professional and friendly manner, that I felt at ease. She explained everything during the examination with compassion and care. Dr. Praderio and her staff are highly recommended by me!
October 12, 2023
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Hello, I hope everyone is doing well and is striving positively towards continuous weight loss. Remember that this is a life change. For me it was seeing my reflection on glass doors to notice how much weight I had gained. That was when I decided to make a change in my eating habits. I put myself in this situation so it was up to me to get myself out of this situation. Has it been easy? Of course not. But here I am killing it. Back in March of 2018 I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I didn’t take the doctor too serious because he just gave me a piece of paper with a list of foods to avoid eating. My eyes almost popped out of my head when I read potatoes. Potatoes! But I love potatoes! What am I going to do? I received no education on diabetes. He didn’t even recommend a registered dietician, nothing. So I went on about my life. Trying to eat healthy. Taking my metformin which made me sick to my stomach. I tried to take it daily but holy guacamole the side effects didn’t agree with me. So I reflected back on my dad. He was a diabetic. He got to a point where he had to inject himself with insulin daily. Fortunately he didn’t have any amputations. He also had heart disease. That’s when I decided I have to make some changes and now. Not tomorrow not next week not next month. There was no starting on the first of the month. It was now, for me it was do or die. I can live with the fact that I am a diabetic but Diabetes will not control me! I will control my diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease. Not to be taken lightly at all. It affects your eye sight, your liver, your kidneys, your dental health, your heart. I refuse to suffer later on in life because I chose to eat foods not good for my body. So here I am today. I had my A1C checked in August 2019, it was a 10.9 and my doctor re-checked it at my request December 2019. I was happily shocked to see that my A1C was now at a 5.9 and I did it. When I first started the program I had to give up my Big Reds! What! I though that’s gonna be hard but I did it. Willpower, willpower will be your best friend. There are so many things we can do to lose weight. But first of all we have to want it and I mean want it 100%. They say we eat with our eyes first. That is so true.
1. Make your meals pretty. Sounds funny right? If your meal looks pretty appealing your going to want to eat it.
2. Spice up your meals. Yeah, who doesn’t like flavors? I’m always looking for ways to add flavor to boring chicken breasts. Every time I go to the grocery store I’m looking at ways to add flavor to my proteins. While at Wal-Mart I found some spices called Delicioso. They run about 3.50 or so. They come in flavors of: mango, cilantro lime, chorizo, asada and al pastor. I bought all but the mango. And let me tell you it is great. Well worth the price because a little goes a long way. I have also used McCormick’s chicken fajita seasoning put that in a plastic zip lock bag with olive oil and the juice of 1 lime slice up 2 to 3 chicken breasts in half length-wise then I slice them in thin strips and place them in the bag with the marinade refrigerate for 30 min or overnight. Then I place a little olive oil on my grill pan( bought mine at Wal-Mart for about $30) when I grill all the chicken I place them in zip lock snack bags 2 oz or 4oz and label the bag by the flavor and the ounce. I bought my scale at Wal-Mart $5.00. When ready to eat I just pull it out of the freezer and defrost. I have also use chipotle peppers and marinated chicken in the adobo sauce and a couple of peppers with olive oil and lime juice. I use that
Chicken in a salad: lettuce, grape tomatoes, chopped red onion chopped green and red peppers and 1/2 of a pear sliced. The pear is cool and balances the spiciness of the chicken. You can also substitute the pear for avocado slices. I would suggest making your own vinegarette. Salad dressings have alot of calories and let’s face it, no one wants to eat dry lettuce. If you don’t like vinegarette you can still use dressings just water them down a bit. Read your labels. Ranch dressing, for example has a whopping 130 calories per 2 tbsp. Wow. I would probably put 1.5 tbsp in a small container with .5 tbsp cover with a lid and shake it up real good. We gotta start somewhere right. You maybe thinking this is too hard, I’m never going to lose weight, it’s too much work, blah, blah, blah. Trust me you will get used to this sooner than you think. We are here for each other we have to support each other. I started off in August 2019 weighing in at 205. Today I weight 173. I’m still a work in progress. I will not give up. I will continue to eat smarter. Because I want this, I will. Giving up is not on my list. Don’t let it be on yours. If you don’t see the weight coming off, pay attention to how your clothes is fitting you. Plenty of times I didn’t lose weight but I lost inches. I’ll take it. My goal is 150. I will reach it because I want it so bad.
3. Portion control is something that will help as well. I will make supper. Let’s say I make spaghetti. I will only eat 1 cup no more than that. I will serve green beans on the side. My green beans are saluted in a tbsp of butter and minced garlic a slice of bacon chopped. So I will eat 1 cup of spaghetti and 1 cup of green beans and that’s it. I’m full if I can’t eat the cup of spaghetti I will put the fork down and call it quits. I have made carne guisada for dinner and have left overs. I pack the left overs in snack sized zip lock bags .5 cup and put in the freezer. If I have rice and beans left over pack it also in separate bags at 1/4 cup. There’s my lunch for a later day.
4. Snacks: boiled eggs, beef jerky, perhaps 1/2 a sandwich loaded with veggies, nuts, cheese sticks, fruits- 10 grapes, 1/2 or small apple, banana, orange. Or even a small salad. Try to avoid canned fruits. I found sugar free Jello 4pack for $1 and only 5 calories also sugar free chocolate pudding $1 only 70 calories. I used to keep a crystal bowl on my nightstand with dove dark chocolate. But now when I get a chocolate craving I go for my sugar free pudding as opposed to 170 calories for 4 dove pieces. My go to snacks used to be Lightly salted pringles or cheese nips. So the day I started my 1200 calorie diet I came home and read the labels the pringles were 16 at 150 calorie the cheese nips were 29 or 30 at150 calories. So yup, here I go again with my zip lock bags, 30 cheese nips and 16 pringles. We had a staff appreciation at work one day and we served sloppy Joes and chips. One of my coworkers said to me, ” wow you’re really taking this diet thing serious I saw you count 12 lays potatoe chips”. Yes I am very serious.
5. Exercise, keep motivated. Try getting those extra steps in whenever possible. Anyway you can. I used to go walking with my son,(15 years old), but when the time changed it was too dark to go walk at 6pm. So right now I am looking into core exercises. Pinterest will be your best friend. Exercise ideas, salad ideas, any foods you can think of.
6. If you find yourself getting hungry keep extra had boiled eggs in your fridge, drink plenty of water.
Keep yourself hydrated. Make infused water. Drink unsweetened tea instead of sweet tea.
I watch a channel on YouTube called views on the road. Stephanie is the name of the girl that makes aguas fresca, (like infused water) I have made the watermelon star, cucumber water, strawberry kiwi water and apple, celery and carrot water. If you drink water before during and after your meals you will not be hungry. Also add lemon or lime juice to your water infused or not that helps with weight loss too.
7. I have recently discovered ground turkey. It is so good and so much better for you than ground beef because it is very lean, meaning it has very little fat. So when your cooking it add a little olive oil because it can burn easily. If it does its easy to peel off the burn layer when say for instance your making a turkey burger.. I season mine with salt pepper and minced onion red green and yellow dices peppers and it is yummy. I ve even made turkey meat balls.
8. If you have to eat potatoes I recommend red or Yukon gold potatoes. The skin is very thin and have the least amount of starch in them. As apposed to a russet potatoe which has a thicker skin therefore is best as a baked potatoe it holds up better. When I make mashed potatoes I peel the potatoes and dice them. I place my colander in a large bowl and rinse the potatoes in cold water 2-3 times to rinse out any starch. My sugars are always normal when I do this.
9. Remember when searching for recipes and you come across one that sounds yummy but it calls for shrimp and you’re not much of a fish person, you can substitute the shrimp for chicken or vice versa.
10. This is not going to be easy. But you can do it. Remember to read how many calories per serving size on your packages. Once you get the hang of it it’ll be as easy as breathing.
11. Now when you for you’re weekly weigh in and you lose sight you know you can have a cheat meal not day. How about this instead. I have opted to take a pamper day. I take a bubble bath, then do a home made facial, home made mani pedi, lotion my body, watch a movie or read a book. My husband and kids know not to bother me during this time because I’ve earned it. Think it over.
12. Remember one meal at a time.
Dr. Praderio is amazing. She listens, she asks you questions, she makes you feel comfortable. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Ashley did an amazing job!
Big thanks to Dr Praderio, Isabel, Gina, and staff for always making me feel like their only patient! Love the new office.
This is the BEST place for women’s health.
Another perfect appointment. Absolutely love seeing Ashley. She makes me look and feel beautiful.
Perfect experience. The facial was amazing and Ashley is the sweetest. Definitely will be back and tell my friends as well.
“I loooooove Dr. Praderio and her awesome nurses. They are all so sweet and make every visit warm and relaxing for me!! I seriously reccomend Dr. Praderio to all my friends. I really wish I could find a family doctor who is as great!”
Everyone is so nice. Excellent customer service.
Both Ashley and Richard were awesome!! Very nice and accommodating. Dr. Praderio would be so proud of me!!!
You guys are the BEST