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Dr. Thomas Bates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Thomas Bates, MD
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Dr. Thomas Bates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Morehead City, NC.
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Dr. Thomas Bates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
Morehead City, NC
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Bates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Morehead City, NC.

About

Dr. Bates graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA.Dr. Thomas Bates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Morehead City, NC and has 32 years experience. Dr. Bates currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Carteret Health Care. Dr. Bates has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Bursitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bates received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Bates' office accepts new patients. Dr. Bates also speaks Spanish. Dr. Bates is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Bursitis
Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Bursitis
Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Bursitis
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Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Bursitis of Hip
Knee Osteophyte
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Arthrocentesis
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bunion
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Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myositis Ossificans
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • American Republic
  • United Healthcare
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • MedCost
  • Assurant Health
  • Humana

Locations

  1. 1 Carolinas Center for Surgery
    3714 Guardian Ave Ste E, Morehead City, NC 28557
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 247-2101
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Carolinas Center for Surgery
    775 W Corbett Ave Ste 2, Swansboro, NC 28584
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 325-0211
  3. 3 The Surgical Center of Morehead City
    3714 Guardian Ave Ste W, Morehead City, NC 28557
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 648-0409

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4.8
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Aug 20, 2024
Dr Bates has always been courteous and professional. I could not ask for a better Dr
Chris Small — Aug 20, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Bates, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bates' profile.

Dr. Thomas Bates, MD is affiliated with Carteret Health Care.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Bates, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Carteret Health Care

    3500 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC