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
2.4K Ratings
894 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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Thorough and very professional.
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
He was able to answer all
Our questions but there was no respect of our time. We waited a hour and a half before we seen him and when I asked him was this normal issue he responded yes.
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Absolutely impressed with how our son was treated and cared for by Dr. Bates and his entire team.
(4 days ago)
Nov-2025
Very compassionate Dr. has great bedside manner. I really like Dr Bates and would refer him to family and friends.
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Very gentle and caring! My only regret is not going to him sooner! 10000/10 recommend!
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Thank you for relieving my left and the recent right shoulder pain.
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent physician!!! My husband was very comfortable with him. I'm an RN and used to the jargon. However, Dr. Bates broke down in layman's terms what needed to be done, so that hubby GOT IT.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very personable, professional and friendly. Will highly recommend him to my friends
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
First visit to schedule Surgery since my other Doctor left the practice. I was very impressed and now happy the other Doctor left. Great communication and made me feel at ease with the upcoming procedure.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
He was very patient oriented
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
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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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Thorough and very professional.
He was able to answer all Our questions but there was no respect of our time. We waited a hour and a half before we seen him and when I asked him was this normal issue he responded yes.
Absolutely impressed with how our son was treated and cared for by Dr. Bates and his entire team.
Very compassionate Dr. has great bedside manner. I really like Dr Bates and would refer him to family and friends.
Very gentle and caring! My only regret is not going to him sooner! 10000/10 recommend!
Thank you for relieving my left and the recent right shoulder pain.
Excellent physician!!! My husband was very comfortable with him. I'm an RN and used to the jargon. However, Dr. Bates broke down in layman's terms what needed to be done, so that hubby GOT IT.
Very personable, professional and friendly. Will highly recommend him to my friends
First visit to schedule Surgery since my other Doctor left the practice. I was very impressed and now happy the other Doctor left. Great communication and made me feel at ease with the upcoming procedure.
He was very patient oriented