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
2.6K Ratings
979 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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Very professional, knowledgeable and bed side manner.
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very knowledgeable and efficient
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Bates was awesome as always.
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional and knowledgable physician and staff. Answered all my questions and provided additional insight for my injury and what to expect going forward.
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very kind and professional!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Great rapport and support
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Didn't seem to take me seriously or care. Staff was EXCELLENT especially the assistant.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional, and patient explained everything in details ,
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Friendly, Professional, answered all my questions, very knowledgeable, I liked him very much and will go back to him
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Explination of pain and treatment options for the problem I was experiencing
(1 week ago)
Mar-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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Very professional, knowledgeable and bed side manner.
Very knowledgeable and efficient
Dr Bates was awesome as always.
Very professional and knowledgable physician and staff. Answered all my questions and provided additional insight for my injury and what to expect going forward.
Very kind and professional!
Great rapport and support
Didn't seem to take me seriously or care. Staff was EXCELLENT especially the assistant.
Very professional, and patient explained everything in details ,
Friendly, Professional, answered all my questions, very knowledgeable, I liked him very much and will go back to him
Explination of pain and treatment options for the problem I was experiencing