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Dr. Michael Bates, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Michael Bates, MD
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Dr. Michael Bates, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Greenville, NC.
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Dr. Michael Bates, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 54
Greenville, NC
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Michael Bates, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Greenville, NC.

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Dr. Michael Bates, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Greenville, NC and has 24 years experience. They graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2000 and completed a residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation.They currently practice 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 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Bates is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Atrial Fibrillation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Maze Procedure
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Constrictive Pericarditis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Gastroparesis
Heart Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
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Intestinal Obstruction
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Noninfective Endocarditis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
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
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mitral Valve Repair
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

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  • Aetna HMO
    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
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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

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4.9
Based on 11 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (0)

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Jul 15, 2024
Dr. Bates is a very good doctor and has been so helpful at explaining what we needed to know. A very caring Doctor. I don't think we could have had anyone any better.
— Jul 15, 2024
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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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?

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Internship

Internship
  • Ochsner Medical Center
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Stanford University
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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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