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Dr. Brian Bates, MD

General Surgery
4.5 (10)
Map Pin Small Niles, MI
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brian Bates, MD

Dr. Brian Bates, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Niles, MI. They specialize in General Surgery, has 37 years of experience. They graduated from LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center. Dr. Bates, completed a residency at Pontiac Genl Hosp-N Oakland Mc. Patients rated Dr. Bates an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Bates works at Lakeland General Surgery in Niles, MI. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bates' Office Locations

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    Lakeland Medical Suites, Niles
    42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 100, Niles, MI 49120 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 684-6696

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  • Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center

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    About Dr. Brian Bates, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1558317446
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Pontiac Genl Hosp-N Oakland Mc
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    Medical Education
    • LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY
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    Dr. Bates works at Lakeland General Surgery in Niles, MI. View the full address on Dr. Bates’s profile.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Bates. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bates.

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