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Dr. Brian Bates, MD

Dr. Brian Bates, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Bates, MD is a general surgeon in Niles, MI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1986. He is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Brian E. Bates; MD

42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 100 Niles, MI 49120
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bates

4.5
11 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Knowledge and caring
I saw Dr. Bates for gastric issues, which lead to him doing a colonoscopy and endoscopy for me. He's very knowledgeable and explains things clearly and thoroughly. Very professional and friendly. I wish all doctors had such good bedside manners! Would definitely recommend
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vblank84 – Nov 26, 2024
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He was very caring and thorough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 22, 2023
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Minimal waiting. Friendly staff. Jessica is always kind, patient and very good at her job. Dr. Bates is phenomenal.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Linda Constable – Dec 02, 2020
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Dr. Brian Bates, MD is a general surgeon in Niles, MI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1986. He is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • General Surgery

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  • Pontiac General Hosp-n Oakland Mc

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Brian E. Bates; MD

Brian E. Bates; MD42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 100 Niles, MI 49120
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital

    1234 Napier Ave
    Saint Joseph, MI 49085
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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