
Overview
Mary E. Bates, ARNP, is a board certified advanced registered family nurse practitioner specializing in endocrinology. She has special interest in diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis. Mary believes in working together with the patient to provide health care goals; and that patient education is fundamental to achieve these goals. Mary is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Dr. Bates is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
Dr. Bates is board certified in Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Bates is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 205, Tacoma, WA 98405
Additional Areas of Focus
Bates has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Office
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Franciscan Endocrine Associates At St. Joseph
Dali Chen, MD, PhD, FACE, is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, thyroiddiseases, pituitary diseases, adrenal diseases, osteoporosis, male hypogonadism and lipid disorders. Dr. Chen strives to provide the best endocrine care for his patients with thorough endocrine evaluation, in-depth counseling, appropriate treatment and adequate follow-up. Dr. Chen likes to discuss with his patients their options and welcomes their participation in their own care management. He is fluent in English and Chinese.Dr. Chen is a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (ACE). Dr. Chen is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Chen is board certified in Endocrinology. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Endocrine Associates At St. Joseph
Zhiyu Wang, MD, PhD, specializes in general endocrinology and metabolic disorders. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Wang provides care for a wide range of conditions that include diabetes, lipid disorders, osteoporosis and glandular conditions such as thyroid, pituitary and adrenal diseases. In addition to his medical degree, he completed a fellowship in endocrinology and holds a PhD in anatomy and cell biology.Dr. Wang listens to patients and thoroughly discusses conditions and treatment options. He believes in making decisions as a team. For his patients who have long-term endocrine conditions, he strives to make sure they have the most current care to help live a happy and healthy life. Dr. Wang is highly rated in 56 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Wang is board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mary E. Bates, NP
How do I make an appointment with Mary E. Bates, NP?
You can book an appointment with Mary E. Bates, NP by calling their office at 253-565-6777. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Mary E. Bates, NP a top-rated expert for Diabetic Neuropathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Mary E. Bates, NP is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diabetic Neuropathy, 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 Mary E. Bates, NP specialize in?
While Mary E. Bates, NP is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Mary E. Bates, NP participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Mary E. Bates, NP has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diabetic Neuropathy. You can view a list of Mary E. Bates, NP's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Mary E. Bates, NP accept my insurance?
Mary E. Bates, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-565-6777 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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- Distinguished
- Diabetic NeuropathyBates, NP isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Bates, NP isDistinguished. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Bates, NP isDistinguished. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Advanced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
- Cytochrome C Oxidase DeficiencyBates, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.
- Diabetic NephropathyBates, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyBates, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- HypothyroidismBates, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency
- Obesity in ChildrenBates, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome
- Experienced
- Albright's Hereditary OsteodystrophyBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome
- Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Follicular Thyroid CancerBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Graves DiseaseBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Hashimoto ThyroiditisBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Hashimoto Thyroiditis.
- Hirsutism in WomenBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Hirsutism in Women.
- HypercalcemiaBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HyperthyroidismBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- Hypogonadism Primary Partial AlopeciaBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MelorheostosisBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- ObesityBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- OsteopeniaBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OsteoporosisBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Peripheral NeuropathyBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- PseudohypoparathyroidismBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Pseudohypoparathyroidism.
- Testicular FailureBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Failure.
- Thyroid CancerBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Thyroid StormBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyBates, NP isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.

