Expertise in
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Expertise in
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Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Brainerd Clinic
2024 S 6th St, 
Brainerd, MN 

Overview

Gates Cook is a General Surgeon in Brainerd, Minnesota. Dr. Cook has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Neurogenic Bladder, and Ureteroscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Urology in OK

Hospital Affiliations

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
Astera Health

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
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  • PPO
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations

Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Brainerd Clinic
2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gates Cook

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gates Cook?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Gates Cook by calling their office at 218-270-9867. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Gates Cook a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gates Cook is classified as an Advanced expert for Prostate Cancer, 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. Gates Cook specialize in?

While Dr. Gates Cook is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Enlarged Prostate (BPH). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Gates Cook participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Gates Cook has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Gates Cook's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Gates Cook accept my insurance?

Dr. Gates Cook accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 218-270-9867 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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