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Dr. Nathan Bates, MD

Dr. Nathan Bates, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Nathan Bates, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Orange Park, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (21 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Bates specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Bates' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bates

4.3

21 ratings, 9 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rebii Gorgec – Jun 02, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Daddymalu – Mar 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Pam – May 28, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Green Cove Springs, FL – Mar 29, 2019
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
jacksonville, FL – Sep 25, 2018
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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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alan DiMaio-Leach – Sep 10, 2018
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alice in Satsuma, FL – Aug 25, 2018
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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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Orange Park, FL – May 14, 2017
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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
What could be improved
No results
15 people found this helpful
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Karen Cherney in Orange park, florida – Feb 04, 2016
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care philosophy

The highly trained medical professionals and board-certified cardiothoraic surgeons .At Cardiotheoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates work as a team to ensure each patient recieves the medical care they need.

biography

Dr. Nathan Bates provides state of the art surgical procedures including minimally invasive valve surgery and daVinci robotic assisted thoracic surgery. In January 2011, Dr. Bates performed the 1st robotic lobectomy with complete lymph node dissection...read more
  • Thoracic Surgery

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston Ma

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Kentucky - Lexington Ky

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Kentucky - Lexington Ky

    Internship Hospital
  • Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital

    2001 Kingsley Ave
    Orange Park, FL 32073
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    66%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    1% lower than the national average

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