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Dr. Douglas Gates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Douglas Gates, MD
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Dr. Douglas Gates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Sylva, NC.
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Dr. Douglas Gates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Sylva, NC
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Gates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Sylva, NC.

About

Dr. Douglas Gates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Sylva, NC and has 18 years experience. They graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2006 and completed a residency at University NC/NC Hosps.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital, Haywood Regional Medical Center and Highlands Cashiers Hospital. Dr. Gates has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Broken Arm and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gates received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Gates is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Humerus Fracture
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Connection (Blue HPN) - VA, NC
  • Blue High Performance Network
    Blue Value PPO
    BlueOptions PPO
    Healthy Blue
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Network L
    Blue Network P PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Sylva Orthopaedic Associates PA
    80 Healthcare Dr Ste 203, Sylva, NC 28779
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 586-5531
  2. 2 DLP Harris Regional Hospital LLC
    68 Hospital Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 586-5531
  3. 3 Office
    80 Healthcare Dr Ste 101, Sylva, NC 28779
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 586-7934
  4. 4 Harris Women's Care
    55 Holly Springs Park Dr, Franklin, NC 28734
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 631-8913
  5. 5 Harris Women's Care
    55 Holly Springs Park Dr, Franklin, NC 28734
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 369-6380

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gates
4.4
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 10, 2023
I was referred to Dr.Gates after I tore my rotator cuff. He did surgery and then had to replace it. Then I ended up having to have carpal tunnel surgery so he fixed my hand. Then I ended up in the ER with with a leg injury. Come to find out I had broken it, Dr. Gates was there once again to put me back together! He is very compassionate and always there to help fix what I have injured. I would highly recommend him!
Jean Childers Scott — Sep 10, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University NC/NC Hosps
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A.
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Gates, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gates' profile.

Dr. Gates frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Broken Arm and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Gates, MD is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital, Haywood Regional Medical Center and Highlands Cashiers Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Gates, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Harris Regional Hospital

    68 Hospital Rd, Sylva, NC

  • Haywood Regional Medical Center

    262 Leroy George Dr, Clyde, NC

  • Highlands Cashiers Hospital

    190 Hospital Dr, Highlands, NC