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
I saw Ryan Hentowski
Very professional did my left shoulder four years ago my right shoulder three months ago very happy with it
Dr. Bates is professional and pleasant. He asked questions and confirmed answers. Completed examination of shoulder and reviewd x rays. He let me his diagnosis, explained it, explained .medications to prescribe, treatment including lenght of it and scheduled follow up. Very pleased with Dr. Bates on the first appointment. Also. It was easy to get the appt. The scheduling office also professional, prompt response, and patient . Thanks
He was very thorough and explained what he was doing. Very personable.
Very intelligent, professional and good communicator.
I took my daughter to see Dr Bates for a second opinion. We live out of state. Dr Bates and his staff was amazing in every aspect of our visit. His bedside manner is on point, he took time to talk to my daughter and answer any questions that we had. He makes you feel like you’re the only patient, and doesn’t make you feel rushed at all. I highly recommend him and I will drive to him if I ever needed ortho for myself.
Still the best ortho doctor in Florida. Really cares about patients and their treatment. Never tries to rush treatment or surgery without looking at all the options.
I am grateful that Dr. Bates was able to rebuild my right shoulder rotator cuff which I destroyed playing sports. I whole-heartedly recommend him to family and friends alike.
Fantastic personality and calm nature.
I just love Dr Bates!!