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Dr. Christopher Bates, MD

Dr. Christopher Bates, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*

Dr. Christopher Bates, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Bates has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Texas Health Fort Worth and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center-Fort Worth. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

5612 Edwards Ranch Rd Fort Worth, TX 76109

Make an Appointment

(817) 420-9238

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bates is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth Fort Worth, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Bates specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Bates' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bates

4.0

4 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
75%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
25%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Bill D. – Jul 22, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Penny Quirl – Jun 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Amanda Martin – Dec 30, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Patient-focused Science-based Personalized treatment

biography

Dr. Bates grew up in in southern California until high school when he moved to a Washington town called Walla Walla. Transitioning from Orange County to a farming-based rural community in Washington State taught him the value of hard work, discipline,...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mary S. Stern Hand And Upper Extremity Fellowship

    Fellowship Hospital

  • John Peter Smith Hospital In Fort Worth, Tx

    Residency Hospital

  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine

    Medical School

  • Washington State Univeristy

    Undergraduate School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Texas Health Care PLLC5612 Edwards Ranch Rd Fort Worth, TX 76109
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Practice

Ved V Aggarwal MD PA1429 Clear Lake Rd Ste 100 Weatherford, TX 76086
2

Practice

Comanche County Medical Center10201 Highway 16 Comanche, TX 76442
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Comanche County Medical Center

    10201 Highway 16
    Comanche, TX 76442

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

    93%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    View all patient feedback

  • Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth

    1800 Park Place Ave
    Fort Worth, TX 76110
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake

    1545 E Southlake Blvd
    Southlake, TX 76092
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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