Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee, and Elbow, Sports Medicine, Orthobiologics
Jacksonville, Fleming Island
Most recent review: 2 days ago
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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 the best. Very smart, professional and personable.
(2 days ago)
Feb-2026
I thank God for experience that experience with Dr. Bates as a surgeon as a doctor as a person of medical theology. It has been an excellent experience my maybe a Christian I thank God for the excellent service that I’ve received through Dr. Bates to Southeastern orthopedics and would recommend others have a recommend others and we continue to recommend
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Personable; straightforward with descriptions of what to do for my problem. Seems kind and caring
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Great personality great information great course of action
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very happy with my visit to Dr Bates. Thorough, logical, fully engaged. Reasonable steps towards rehabilitation and treatment of my sports injury.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Bates was informative. The front reception people need to smile and be friendly though.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr.Bates is very professional and kind.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional & informative.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Bates is very good. He listens. Responds thoughtfully, telling what would be the best treatment to follow.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Bates is very kind and gentle. He takes his time and always makes sure am ok before leaving his office
(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 the best. Very smart, professional and personable.
I thank God for experience that experience with Dr. Bates as a surgeon as a doctor as a person of medical theology. It has been an excellent experience my maybe a Christian I thank God for the excellent service that I’ve received through Dr. Bates to Southeastern orthopedics and would recommend others have a recommend others and we continue to recommend
Personable; straightforward with descriptions of what to do for my problem. Seems kind and caring
Great personality great information great course of action
Very happy with my visit to Dr Bates. Thorough, logical, fully engaged. Reasonable steps towards rehabilitation and treatment of my sports injury.
Dr Bates was informative. The front reception people need to smile and be friendly though.
Dr.Bates is very professional and kind.
Very professional & informative.
Dr. Bates is very good. He listens. Responds thoughtfully, telling what would be the best treatment to follow.
Dr. Bates is very kind and gentle. He takes his time and always makes sure am ok before leaving his office