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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2.8K Ratings
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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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Top Notch Doc!
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent provider!
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Bates did a thorough evaluation of my knee. And gave me a very good understanding what might be the issue and explained next steps of further diagnosis.
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very professional and so nice!!
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very knowledgeable and diagnosed my problem immediately. 👍
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Bates provides top notch care. He was extremely knowledgeable and had excellent bedside manner.
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
With a few movements, he knew it had developed into frozen shoulder. I was in and out fast!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
He was very excellent l was happy with his visit
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Didn't like that I didn't see him before or after surgery to review what was done.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Bates is very professional and efficient. I love seeing his staff at work and appreciate their process and knowledge. Great team and amazing doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-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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Top Notch Doc!
Excellent provider!
Dr Bates did a thorough evaluation of my knee. And gave me a very good understanding what might be the issue and explained next steps of further diagnosis.
Very professional and so nice!!
Very knowledgeable and diagnosed my problem immediately. 👍
Dr. Bates provides top notch care. He was extremely knowledgeable and had excellent bedside manner.
With a few movements, he knew it had developed into frozen shoulder. I was in and out fast!
He was very excellent l was happy with his visit
Didn't like that I didn't see him before or after surgery to review what was done.
Dr. Bates is very professional and efficient. I love seeing his staff at work and appreciate their process and knowledge. Great team and amazing doctor.