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Dr. Robert Coats, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Robert Coats, MD
3.3 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Coats, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Merrillville, IN.
Dr. Robert Coats, MD
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Dr. Robert Coats, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 53
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Coats, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Merrillville, IN.

About

Dr. Coats graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1998 and completed a residency at Wayne State University Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Robert Coats, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Merrillville, IN and has 27 years experience. Dr. Coats currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital, Community Hospital, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Munster, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus. Dr. Coats has experience treating conditions like Fracture of Hand and Fingers, Joint Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Coats received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Coats' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Coats also speaks Spanish. Dr. Coats is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Osteophyte
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
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
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthPartners
  • Cofinity
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Aetna
  • Golden Rule
  • Tricare
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Medica
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Merrillville Surgery Center LLC
    101 E 87th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
  2. 2 Chicago Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    7543 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60477
  3. 3 Methodist Hospitals Carefirst-Crown Point
    1275 E North St, Crown Point, IN 46307
  4. 4 Premiere Primary Care and Alternative Medicine
    1301 E 47th St # 2, Chicago, IL 60653

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Coats
3.3
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 15, 2022
I had carpal tunnel in both hands. It started when I was in college and by the time I saw Dr. Coats, I couldn't sleep at night because of the pain. I went to Dr. Coats who performed surgery on both hands. Not only did Dr. Coats solve the problem but there was eventually no scar. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dr. Coats. I can't tell you how grateful I am for your intervention.
Janet Toney Laballiere — Jan 15, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State University Detroit Medical Center
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Coats, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Coats' profile.

Dr. Coats frequently treats the following conditions: Fracture of Hand and Fingers, Joint Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Coats, MD is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital, Community Hospital, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Munster, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus.

Yes, Dr. Robert Coats, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

    2320 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN

  • Franciscan Health Dyer

    24 Joliet St, Dyer, IN

  • Franciscan Health Munster

    701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN

  • Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

    20201 Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN