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
991 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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Takes time to answer questions
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Very knowledgeable and professional.
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent Experience! Doctor and staff work together like a smooth machine.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very caring and professional.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Bates seemed to be a very genuine and caring doctor. He addressed my questions directly and came to a solution quickly. Very pleased with my visit.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Really like Dr. Bates
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Bates was over the top! Very professional and thorough! Dr. Bates listens attentively. Great customer service skills
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He was very pleasant
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Awesome customer service extremely detailed very confident with Dr. Bates Care
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Best specialist in town
(2 weeks 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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Takes time to answer questions
Very knowledgeable and professional.
Excellent Experience! Doctor and staff work together like a smooth machine.
Very caring and professional.
Dr. Bates seemed to be a very genuine and caring doctor. He addressed my questions directly and came to a solution quickly. Very pleased with my visit.
Really like Dr. Bates
Dr. Bates was over the top! Very professional and thorough! Dr. Bates listens attentively. Great customer service skills
He was very pleasant
Awesome customer service extremely detailed very confident with Dr. Bates Care
Best specialist in town