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Dr. Robert Coats, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
3.3 (19)
Map Pin Small Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Robert Coats, MD

Dr. Robert Coats, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Merrillville, IN. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences and is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center, Advocate Trinity Hospital, Franciscan Health Munster, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus. Dr. Coats, completed a residency at Wayne State University Detroit Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Coats an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Coats works at Practice in Merrillville, IN with other offices in Crown Point, IN, Chicago, IL and Tinley Park, IL. 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. Coats' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Merrillville Surgery Center LLC
    101 E 87th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 738-6670
  2. 2
    Methodist Hospitals Carefirst - Crown Point
    1275 E North St, Crown Point, IN 46307 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 663-2793
  3. 3
    Premiere Primary Care and Alternative Medicine
    1301 E 47th St # 2, Chicago, IL 60653 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 263-2000
  4. 4
    Chicago Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    7543 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60477 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 263-2000

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  • St. Mary Medical Center
  • Advocate Trinity Hospital
  • Franciscan Health Munster
  • Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
  • Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus

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    3.3
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    About Dr. Robert Coats, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    • English, Spanish
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    • 1861460081
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Wayne State University Detroit Medical Center
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    Medical Education
    • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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