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Patrice M. Cates–Lonberger, M.D.
from March_April_2023
Physician
ORLANDO HEALTH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES
Patrice M. Cates-Lonberger, M.D. was born in Gary, Ind., and completed her high school education at the Emerson School for Visual and Performing Arts in Gary along with her identical twin sister, Pamela Cates-Smith, M.D. She knew at the tender age of five that she wanted to be a doctor. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Cates-Lonberger continued her education at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis where she earned her master’s degree in Medical Science, medical doctorate degree, and completed her residency training.
Dr. Cates-Lonberger is a primary care physician with Orlando Health Physician Associates. She specializes in internal medicine and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians. As an internist, Dr. Cates-Lonberger provides comprehensive medical care and counsels patients on a range of lifestyle choices and changes to promote health and prevent disease. In addition to well patient visits, she combines her experience and clinical expertise with the latest scientific research and medical advancements to diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of conditions from common illnesses to complex diseases.
Before joining Orlando Health, Dr. Cates-Lonberger worked at Eskenazi Health serving the needs of the Indianapolis and Central Indiana community for 10 years while also serving as assistant professor of Clinical Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine.
Dr. Cates-Lonberger is the co-founder of Grace Girls Empowerment Foundation, Inc., alongside her twin sister. Their mission is to promote and empower girls in their hometown through mentorship to develop self-esteem, self-worth, and self-awareness through character development, community service, leadership, and scholarship.
Dr. Cates-Lonberger is married and has a son and daughter. She enjoys spending time with family and being a basketball and volleyball mom.
