Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee, and Elbow, Sports Medicine, Orthobiologics
Jacksonville, Fleming Island
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.8
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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Confident, direct/to the point, easy to understand! Pleased with appointment.
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
He's the best!!!!!
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent Doctor
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
I had a great experience with doctor bates... Very nice person and very knowledgeable.
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
My visit was very informative and I felt reassured the MRI explained well and I understood clearly. I’m scheduled for PT 2 X for3 weeks and follow on August 5.
Thanks
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Great job at explaining the issue and way ahead
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
So glad to meet you and your team.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
I was very pleased with the service that I received. The doctor was excellent. I felt very comfortable with him. I will recommend this place to anyone that needs it.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
He respected me as a human being not just another patient
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Nice guy very easy to talk to.
(1 week ago)
Jul-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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Confident, direct/to the point, easy to understand! Pleased with appointment.
He's the best!!!!!
Excellent Doctor
I had a great experience with doctor bates... Very nice person and very knowledgeable.
My visit was very informative and I felt reassured the MRI explained well and I understood clearly. I’m scheduled for PT 2 X for3 weeks and follow on August 5. Thanks
Great job at explaining the issue and way ahead
So glad to meet you and your team.
I was very pleased with the service that I received. The doctor was excellent. I felt very comfortable with him. I will recommend this place to anyone that needs it.
He respected me as a human being not just another patient
Nice guy very easy to talk to.