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Aaron Bates, M.D.
Southeast Orthopedic Specialists
Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee, and Elbow, Sports Medicine, Orthobiologics
Jacksonville, Fleming Island
4.8
2.2K Ratings
804 Comments
Dr. Aaron Bates is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He has experience working with several minor and major professional sports organizations, as well as teams at the high school and collegiate level.
4.8
2.2K Ratings
804 Comments
Dr. Aaron Bates is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He has experience working with several minor and major professional sports organizations, as well as teams at the high school and collegiate level.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Southeast Orthopedic Specialists through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
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Northside
15255 Max Legget Parkway
Suite 5300
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Suite 5300
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Fleming Island
4565 US-17
Ste 200
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Ste 200
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Riverside
2627 Riverside Ave
Suite 300
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Suite 300
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Dr. Aaron Bates is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at UF Health in Jacksonville, Fl. and later completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.
Previously, Dr. Bates has served as the team physician for the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Jacksonville Sharks. During his medical training, he helped to cover the Houston Astros and the Houston Texans. Currently, he is the team physician for the Jacksonville Icemen and Clay County high schools.
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Ligament and Tendon Repairs
Shoulder, Knee and Elbow Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Orthobiologics
Education
Doctor of Medicine
University of Maryland
(Baltimore, Maryland)
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Towson State University
(Towson, Maryland)
Training
Fellowship, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, Texas)
Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Florida (Jacksonville, Florida)
Orthopedic House Officer, University of Florida (Jacksonville, Florida)
Naval Flight Surgeon, Naval Air Station Corpus (Corpus Christi, Texas)
Student Naval Flight Surgeon, Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (Pensacola, Florida)
General Medical Officer, United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, Maryland)
Internship, General Surgery, National Naval Medical Center (Bethesda, Maryland)
Certifications
Medical Doctors License, State of Florida
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
The Bates Team
Ryan Hentkowski, PA-C
Justin McGinnis, PA-C
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Great, Dr
Appointment was for 1:40 but didn’t see the doctor until 3:00. Dr Bates was professional and friendly
Always professional and concerned with providing the best care.
Takes time to hear my concerns and answer questions.
Dr Bates reviewed my x-ray and prior history of my shoulder issue and came to a course of treatment that we both were satisfied with for the time being and possible steps for the future if required.
Perfect and fub
I think Dr. bates is excellent, but to be honest I'm not very happy with his staff. I originally was supposed to have my surgery which is the most painful surgery, rotary cuff repair, with dr Murphy but I felt Dr Bates was a much better surgeon. Dr Murphy staff however was 1000 times better than Dr Bates team. Dr Murphy PA thoroughly prepped me for pre and post surgery including after care and what to purchase. I even was measured for my sling and showed hands on how to use . My surgery was delayed for over a month Dr Bates team did not explain pre or post surgery prep and when asked if I needed to be measured for sling I was advised they would go by my weight and no demo was given. I was called in only hydrocodone and when I told then I was in extreme pain and sick to my stomach ( because hydro makes me sick,they only gave nausea meds both Dr's are with SE and Dr Murphy was giving OXY. After surgery no one knew how to fix the sling and the PA didnt want to help. Only fixed waist.
Dr. BATES was great very informative.
Very good
He obviously did not see me as just another patient but took what I was dealing with seriously and asked a lot of pertinent questions. It wasn't just about my shoulder but about my health issues as a whole to correctly address the current situation.