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Dr. Joel Bates, DO

Dr. Joel Bates, DO

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Bates, DO is a family medicine physician in Michigan City, IN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and University Hospital-University of Michigan. He is not accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 3 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

710 Franklin St Ste 200 Michigan City, IN 46360
Telehealth available
(219) 872-6200

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bates specializes in the area of Family Practice/OMT. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Bates' Reviews

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About Me

biography

Dr. Joel Bates, DO is a family medicine physician in Michigan City, IN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
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Family Practice/OMT
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Locations

Practice

Office710 Franklin St Ste 200 Michigan City, IN 46360
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Practice

Healthlinc Inc.1001 Sturdy Rd Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital-University of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Center Dr
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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 they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • University of Michigan Health West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW
    Wyoming, MI 49519

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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