Overview
James Bates is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.
His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Strabismus.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Bates is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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Locations
2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James H. Bates
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James H. Bates?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James H. Bates by calling their office at 216-778-4391. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James H. Bates a top-rated expert for Papilledema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James H. 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 H. Bates specialize in?
While Dr. James H. Bates is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. James H. Bates participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James H. Bates has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Papilledema. You can view a list of Dr. James H. Bates's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James H. Bates accept my insurance?
Dr. James H. Bates accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 216-778-4391 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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- Experienced
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Bates isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Bates isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Bates isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- PapilledemaDr. Bates isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- StrabismusDr. Bates isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.