Brian E. Bates
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Brian E. Bates

General Surgery
Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital General Surgery Coloma
6559 Paw Paw Avenue, 
Coloma, MI 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
7
conditions
Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital General Surgery Coloma
6559 Paw Paw Avenue, 
Coloma, MI 

Overview

Brian Bates is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Coloma, Michigan.

Dr. Bates is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Bates is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Bates is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in GU

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital
Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals
Porter Hospital Inc
Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital General Surgery Coloma
6559 Paw Paw Avenue, Coloma, MI 49038
Other Locations
Corewell Health General Surgery Niles
42 North Saint Joseph Avenue, Suite 100, Niles, MI 49120

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Total Publications

Partnership working is key to providing seamless care.
Partnership working is key to providing seamless care.
Journal: BMJ (Clinical research ed.)
Published: September 26, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian E. Bates

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian E. Bates?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian E. Bates by calling their office at 269-463-3600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Brian E. Bates a top-rated expert for Breast Lump?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian E. Bates is classified as an Advanced expert for Breast Lump, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Brian E. Bates specialize in?

While Dr. Brian E. Bates is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Lump, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Brian E. Bates participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brian E. Bates has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Lump. You can view a list of Dr. Brian E. Bates's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Brian E. Bates accept my insurance?

Dr. Brian E. Bates accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 269-463-3600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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