Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee, and Elbow, Sports Medicine, Orthobiologics
Jacksonville, Fleming Island
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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4.8
2.5K Ratings
942 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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Dr. Bates is very kind and gentle. He takes his time and always makes sure am ok before leaving his office
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
He listened, he let me know what to expect, and didn't dismiss how I had felt or what I had gone through. My anxiety level had drastically gone down.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Friendly and helpful
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Good dude, spent time talking about more than the treatment process.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Overall, didn't get the answer I was hoping for, and rather have doubts on treatment plan moving forward not that its "wrong" its very medically sound, just not sure its "right" for me.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very personable and easy to talk to .
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very friendly and thorough.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Super helpful and detailed
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very knowledgeable kind and always on time!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Straightforward guy with straightforward answers. I do have another question however. Have him call or text when he gets a spare moment. 904-571-1401 thanks
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-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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Dr. Bates is very kind and gentle. He takes his time and always makes sure am ok before leaving his office
He listened, he let me know what to expect, and didn't dismiss how I had felt or what I had gone through. My anxiety level had drastically gone down.
Friendly and helpful
Good dude, spent time talking about more than the treatment process.
Overall, didn't get the answer I was hoping for, and rather have doubts on treatment plan moving forward not that its "wrong" its very medically sound, just not sure its "right" for me.
Very personable and easy to talk to .
Very friendly and thorough.
Super helpful and detailed
Very knowledgeable kind and always on time!
Straightforward guy with straightforward answers. I do have another question however. Have him call or text when he gets a spare moment. 904-571-1401 thanks