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Thomas E. Bates, MD

EmergeOrtho

Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine

Morehead City, Swansboro

Most recent review: 6 days ago New
4.9
961 Ratings
383 Comments

Board certified in orthopedic surgery with a subspecialty certification in orthopedic sports medicine, Thomas E. Bates, MD, is an expert in adult joint reconstruction and sports medicine. A graduate of LaSalle University and Temple University School of Medicine, Dr. Bates completed his specialty training in adult reconstruction at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia.

4.9
961 Ratings
383 Comments

Board certified in orthopedic surgery with a subspecialty certification in orthopedic sports medicine, Thomas E. Bates, MD, is an expert in adult joint reconstruction and sports medicine. A graduate of LaSalle University and Temple University School of Medicine, Dr. Bates completed his specialty training in adult reconstruction at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia.

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Absolutely amazing guy

(6 days ago) Jun-2026

Just great Dr. Bates and staff are wonderful

(1 week ago) Jun-2026

Dr Bates and his entire staff are fantastic.

(1 week ago) Jun-2026

Very professional and successful, problem free surgery

(1 week ago) Jun-2026

Dr. Bates is very personable as well as professional. I appreciate his great care.

(1 week ago) Jun-2026

Dr Bates is always pleasant and answers all my questions.

(2 weeks ago) Jun-2026

Great doctor, with a great staff

(3 weeks ago) Jun-2026

I was so impressed that he was honest about not jumping into surgery but instead offered me a cortisone shot and see where we are in 4-6 weeks. If surgery is warranted at that time he is the Dr. I would trust to do it. Very kind and compassionate Dr.

(3 weeks ago) Jun-2026

Dr. Bates was professional, and made me feel very comfortable. All of the staff were very friendly also.

(1 month ago) Jun-2026

This was a follow-up visit from my hip replacement operation in which I was scared to death to get and I'm very, very pleased on how everything went i would recommend Dr Bates to anyone who asked

(1 month ago) Jun-2026
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