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  • Surgery, Other Specialty
  • 39 years of experience
  • Lakeland General Surgery Niles 42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 100, Niles, MI 49120
  • (269) 684-6696

Brief Intro

Dr. Bates graduated from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1986. He works in Niles, MI and 3 other locations and specializes in Surgery and Other Specialty. Dr. Bates is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Niles Hospital.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine - 1986

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Lakeland General Surgery Niles
  • 42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 100, Niles, MI 49120
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Surgery
  • Other Specialty

Conditions Addressed

  • Hemorrhoids
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Appendicitis
  • Benign Neoplasm of Breast
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
  • Breast Disorders
  • Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia
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Procedures Performed

  • Vasectomy
  • Hemorrhoid Procedures
  • Appendectomy
  • Skin Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
  • Mastectomy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Pilonidal Cyst Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
  • Hernia Repair
  • Mastectomy
  • Small Bowel Resection
  • Sigmoidoscopy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Health Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Humana
  • Aetna
  • Priority Health
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Optum Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Transamerica
  • GEHA
  • Wellcare
  • Meridian Health Plan
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  • Cancer 33
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 30
  • Orthopedics 48
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 40
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 48
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 53
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 21
  • Children's Hospital 7
  • Urology 49
  • Psychiatry 51
  • Geriatrics 51
  • Rehabilitation 38
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 6
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 11
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 33