Dr. James Bates

Ophthalmology
Office
75 Arch St Ste 204, 
Akron, OH 
Office
75 Arch St Ste 204, 
Akron, OH 

Overview

James Bates is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Akron, Ohio.

His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Strabismus.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in OH

Hospital Affiliations

Metrohealth System

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
CareSource
  • HMO
Medical Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Office
75 Arch St Ste 204, Akron, OH 44304
Other Locations
The MetroHealth System
2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Bates

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Bates?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James Bates by calling their office at 330-375-4831. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James Bates a top-rated expert for Papilledema?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Bates is classified as an Experienced expert for Papilledema, 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. James Bates specialize in?

While Dr. James Bates is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Papilledema, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. James Bates accept my insurance?

Dr. James Bates accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 330-375-4831 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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