Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee, and Elbow, Sports Medicine, Orthobiologics
Jacksonville, Fleming Island
Most recent review: Oct 08, 2025
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4.8
2.3K Ratings
860 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.
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.
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Knowledge, Patience, communication style. Excellent experience.
(7 days ago)
Oct-2025
Everyone has a great personality and are very helpful
(7 days ago)
Oct-2025
He was very polite
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Mr Aaron Bates was very professional! He allow me the opportunity to talk while he listen! Also, he was concern about my everyday life, which makes a difference to a patient! Mr Bates is the epitome of kind, caring, and compassionate when it comes to people!! He is outstanding!!!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I had 3 knee surgeries with Dr. Aaron Bates over the past 15 yrs & his surgical skills are near Godly. My original knees are as great today as they were when I was 5 yrs old. Dr. Bates is a very effective problem solver & does everything medically possible to solve your orthopedic issues w/out surgery. His pre & post-surgery bedside manner demonstrates that he is a kind, compassionate & empathetic "person for others". Dr Bates is highly educated & has completed 2 advanced orthopedic surgical fellowships dedicated solely for advanced medical & surgical orthopedic shoulders care & knee care. He worked with High Schools; D-1 Colleges; & NFL football players as a surgeon for both the Houston Texans & JAX Jaguars. He earned Division 1 Academic 1st Team All-American Football Player honors throughout his 4 yr college football tenure at the highly ranked Univ of Maryland Terrapins Football Team as a 4 yr starter. He is extremely active in various community charities throughout Jacksonville!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Love Dr Bates but it was at least 20 minutes after said appointment to get seen. But my reverse ball & joint is still in tack after my fall. Doing good from Dr Bates’s surgery on me. He came very highly recommended by nurses at St Vincent Clay
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Listened to me, identified my problem, and suggested solution.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Professional! Excellante. Simply the best!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very personal doctor. You can tell he has my interest at heart..
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Professional
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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Northside
15255 Max Legget Parkway Suite 5300 Jacksonville, FL 32218
Fleming Island
4565 US-17 Ste 200 Fleming Island, FL 32003
Riverside
2627 Riverside Ave 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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Knowledge, Patience, communication style. Excellent experience.
Everyone has a great personality and are very helpful
He was very polite
Mr Aaron Bates was very professional! He allow me the opportunity to talk while he listen! Also, he was concern about my everyday life, which makes a difference to a patient! Mr Bates is the epitome of kind, caring, and compassionate when it comes to people!! He is outstanding!!!
I had 3 knee surgeries with Dr. Aaron Bates over the past 15 yrs & his surgical skills are near Godly. My original knees are as great today as they were when I was 5 yrs old. Dr. Bates is a very effective problem solver & does everything medically possible to solve your orthopedic issues w/out surgery. His pre & post-surgery bedside manner demonstrates that he is a kind, compassionate & empathetic "person for others". Dr Bates is highly educated & has completed 2 advanced orthopedic surgical fellowships dedicated solely for advanced medical & surgical orthopedic shoulders care & knee care. He worked with High Schools; D-1 Colleges; & NFL football players as a surgeon for both the Houston Texans & JAX Jaguars. He earned Division 1 Academic 1st Team All-American Football Player honors throughout his 4 yr college football tenure at the highly ranked Univ of Maryland Terrapins Football Team as a 4 yr starter. He is extremely active in various community charities throughout Jacksonville!
Love Dr Bates but it was at least 20 minutes after said appointment to get seen. But my reverse ball & joint is still in tack after my fall. Doing good from Dr Bates’s surgery on me. He came very highly recommended by nurses at St Vincent Clay
Listened to me, identified my problem, and suggested solution.
Professional! Excellante. Simply the best!
Very personal doctor. You can tell he has my interest at heart..
Professional