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Dr. Robert Cates, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 41
Dr. Robert Cates, DO
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Dr. Robert Cates, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Austin, MN.
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Dr. Robert Cates, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 41
Austin, MN
Accepting new patients
Dr. Robert Cates, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Austin, MN.

About

Dr. Robert Cates, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Austin, MN. Dr. Cates currently practices at Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin and are affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital and Clinic Albert Lea. Dr. Cates has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cates received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Cates' office accepts new patients. Dr. Cates is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Infection
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Infective Arthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Radius or Ulna
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 and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross Accord
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin
    1000 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN 55912
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cates
3.7
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Patient Reviews
Jan 28, 2024
I have had GREAT SUCCESS! With Dr. Cates. 3 surgeries in 2021 , shoulder, knee and Achilles. Highly recommend Dr. Cates for any orthopedic surgery. Soon to have hip And knee replacement. I wouldn’t want anyone else.
Dayle Goskesen — Jan 28, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Cates, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cates' profile.

Dr. Robert Cates, DO is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital and Clinic Albert Lea.

Yes, Dr. Robert Cates, DO holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mayo Clinic Hospital and Clinic Albert Lea

    404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN