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Dr. Brian Bates, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Brian Bates, MD
4.5 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Brian Bates, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Niles, MI
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian Bates, MD is a General Surgeon in Niles, MI.

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Dr. Bates graduated from Loma Linda University in 1986 and completed a residency at Pontiac General Hosp-N Oakland Mc.Dr. Brian Bates, MD is a General Surgeon in Niles, MI and has 38 years experience. Dr. Bates currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital and Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital. At present, Dr. Bates received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Bates' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bates is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
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Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Anal Cauterization
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
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Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
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Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
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Visceroptosis
Abdominal Mass Biopsy
Abdominoplasty
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Affected Tissue
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Surgical Procedure
Bunion Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Debridement
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision
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Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Heart Surgery
Hemicolectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Sphincterotomy
Therapeutic Colonoscopy
Thoracentesis
Trigger Point Injection
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana, Inc.
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 101, Niles, MI 49120
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 684-6696
  2. 2 Corewell Health Niles Hospital
    31 N Saint Joseph Ave, Niles, MI 49120
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 687-1461
  3. 3 Corewell Health Niles Hospital
    31 N Saint Joseph Ave, Niles, MI 49120
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 684-6696
  4. 4 Family Care of Coloma Watervliet
    6559 Paw Paw Ave, Coloma, MI 49038
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 463-3600

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Sep 22, 2023
He was very caring and thorough.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Breast Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Pontiac General Hosp-N Oakland Mc
    1992
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Bates, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bates' profile.

Dr. Brian Bates, MD is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital and Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Brian Bates, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital

    1234 Napier Ave, Saint Joseph, MI

  • Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital

    400 Medical Park Dr, Watervliet, MI