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Dr. James Bates, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. James Bates, MD
3.5 (2 Ratings)
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Dr. James Bates, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Akron, OH.
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Dr. James Bates, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Akron, OH
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. James Bates, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Akron, OH.

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Dr. Bates graduated from Northeastern Ohio University. Dr. James Bates, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Akron, OH and has 40 years experience. Dr. Bates currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Akron City Hospital. At present, Dr. Bates received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Bates' office accepts new patients. Dr. Bates is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
Hypertropia
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
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    Choice Plus POS II
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    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    75 Arch St Ste 204, Akron, OH 44304
  2. 2 Cleveland Clinic
    9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195
  3. 3 MetroHealth Medical Center
    2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109
  4. 4 Office
    2022 E 105th St, Cleveland, OH 44106

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Nov 28, 2023
Very thorough explanation and examinations. After seeking help from numerous doctors, he was the one to diagnose and begin my treatment.
Cogan’s Syndrome — Nov 28, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Northeastern Ohio University
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Bates, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bates' profile.

Dr. James Bates, MD is affiliated with Akron City Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Bates, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Akron City Hospital

    525 E Market St, Akron, OH