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.
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
Very professional and informative. Answers all questions and makes you feel at ease. Highly recommended!
Great passion for his work
Dr Bates is a very caring and understanding doctor, he did surgery on my right knee and now my left is bothering me so I went back to him he is great, the same evening after my surgery I was walking around, great great doctor.
Very informative and caring.
Taking action. Moving quickly. Thankful for his hearing my concern!
Dr. Bates was very kind and listened intently to my problem. I would definitely recommend him to others!
Very through in his explanation of my particular situation, very personable and friendly
Fantastic best dressed in the state,
Very personable , explained everything well .
Such an amazing Doctor. He is truly one of the best!!