Overview
Michael Bates is a Thoracic Surgeon in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Bates is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
115 Heart Dr, Greenville, NC 27834
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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. Michael Bates
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Bates?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Bates by calling their office at 252-744-4400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Bates a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Bates is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Michael Bates specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Bates is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael Bates participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Bates has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Bates's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Bates accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Bates accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 252-744-4400 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Bates isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Bates isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Experienced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Bates isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Bates isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Bates isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Bates isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Bates isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Bates isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.