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Dr. Melanie Kates, MD

Internal Medicine*
3.2 (19)
Map Pin Small Santa Rosa, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Melanie Kates, MD

Dr. Melanie Kates, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Santa Rosa, CA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is affiliated with Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital and Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kates, completed a residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kates an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Kates works at Practice in Santa Rosa, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Kates' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Robert P Heckey MD
    4700 Hoen Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 308-2800
  2. 2
    Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
    3883 Airway Dr Ste 120, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 308-2800
  3. 3
    4702 Hoen Avenue Care Center Pediatric Services
    4702 Hoen Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 308-2800
  4. 4
    Office
    131 Stony Cir Ste 1600, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 541-7700

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  • Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
  • Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1518911965
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Calif Irvine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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