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
He is a very good doctor.
Very informative, he made me feel very comfortable and was genuine
Personable. Asked questions to understand my condition. We'll see how treatment goes. My previous ortho left the practice in Gainesville and I was uncomfortable with the background of the doctor taking new patients. Dr Bates has excellent reviews.
Dr Bates listened and answered questions thoroughly.
Great guy!
Very knowledgeable and empathetic. I put my orthopedic needs in his hands.
Outstanding
Very informative and caring.
Dr Bates listens to your issues and doesn't push any specific treatment. He is openminded to holistic approach to treatment.
Cares