Search

 See All Cardiothoracic Surgery in Greenville, NC

Dr. Michael Bates, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Michael Bates, MD
4.9 (13 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Greenville, NC
Dr. Michael Bates, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Greenville, NC.
Dr. Michael Bates, MD
4.9 (13 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Michael Bates, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 55
Greenville, NC
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Michael Bates, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Greenville, NC.

About

Dr. Bates graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2000 and completed a residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation.Dr. Michael Bates, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Greenville, NC and has 24 years experience. Dr. Bates currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. At present, Dr. Bates received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Bates' office accepts new patients. Dr. Bates is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Pleural Effusion
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Pleural Effusion
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Pleural Effusion
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
  • View other providers who treat Aneurysm
Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
  • View other providers who treat Angina
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Cancer
  • View other providers who treat Cancer
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Dissection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
  • View other providers who treat Ileus
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Thromboembolic Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Transplant
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparotomy
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lung Surgery
Lung Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transmycardial Laser Revascularization
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
  • BlueOptions PPO
    Healthy Blue
    Blue Value PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University
    115 Heart Dr, Greenville, NC 27834
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 744-4400
  2. 2 ECU Health Medical Center
    2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 847-4100
  3. 3 Ochsner Medical Center - Neurosurgery 7th Fl
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 265-0916

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bates
4.9
Based on 13 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Bates?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Sep 17, 2024
I feel this team really care about you as an individual and they explain things so that you have great understanding of what going to happen.
— Sep 17, 2024
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Michael Bates, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Michael Bates, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Bates to family and friends

Dr. Bates' Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Bates

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Michael Bates, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Michael Bates, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile

About Me

Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Ochsner Medical Center
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Stanford University
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Bates communicate via email?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bates offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bates offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bates have free onsite parking?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bates offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bates offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bates specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bates specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bates specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bates specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bates accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Michael Bates, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Bates, MD holds board certification in General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA