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
2.9K 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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He was curious and very professional
(4 days ago)
Oct-2026
I very excellent doctor and his stuff.
(4 days ago)
Oct-2026
He is always very polite and knowledgeable. He is worth the 1 1/2 hour drive to be treated.
(4 days ago)
Oct-2026
Very pleasant, friendly, helpful, gonna do my shoulder replacement, explained what he wanted to do, cut n dry to the point.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2026
Very details on explanation of injury
(5 days ago)
Oct-2026
Very good doctor very acknowledgeable of what he does.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Excellent customer services
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Very polite and professional
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Professional and attentive.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Very professional and easy to understand.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
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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He was curious and very professional
I very excellent doctor and his stuff.
He is always very polite and knowledgeable. He is worth the 1 1/2 hour drive to be treated.
Very pleasant, friendly, helpful, gonna do my shoulder replacement, explained what he wanted to do, cut n dry to the point.
Very details on explanation of injury
Very good doctor very acknowledgeable of what he does.
Excellent customer services
Very polite and professional
Professional and attentive.
Very professional and easy to understand.