Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee, and Elbow, Sports Medicine, Orthobiologics
Jacksonville, Fleming Island
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.8
2.7K Ratings
1K 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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He was great when we saw him last. Sadly we didnt see him this time, so going on last visit for this rating.
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Bates is a very proffesional and human surgeon. He explained to me the diagnostics and the procedures goals of the surgery in detail. Beyond expectations Dr Bates personally called me the same afternoon of the surgery as a follow-up and to know as a firzt hand my status. Thanks a lot Dr Bates and his amazing team.
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Great professional clear and awesome explaining my options.
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Aaron Bates was very professional in regards to my next step in advising me on what my next step should be
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Very nice man. Very informative
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
He is great. He communicates with grace and will answer your questions without rushing you. He listens and he cares that your recovery is going well and when it’s not he make sure you get what is needed.
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Appreciated his concern.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very thorough and caring
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very personable and thoughtful.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Actually examined my knee. Listened and asked the right questions. Detailed and informative.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
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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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He was great when we saw him last. Sadly we didnt see him this time, so going on last visit for this rating.
Dr Bates is a very proffesional and human surgeon. He explained to me the diagnostics and the procedures goals of the surgery in detail. Beyond expectations Dr Bates personally called me the same afternoon of the surgery as a follow-up and to know as a firzt hand my status. Thanks a lot Dr Bates and his amazing team.
Great professional clear and awesome explaining my options.
Aaron Bates was very professional in regards to my next step in advising me on what my next step should be
Very nice man. Very informative
He is great. He communicates with grace and will answer your questions without rushing you. He listens and he cares that your recovery is going well and when it’s not he make sure you get what is needed.
Appreciated his concern.
Very thorough and caring
Very personable and thoughtful.
Actually examined my knee. Listened and asked the right questions. Detailed and informative.