Dr. Thomas Vates, MD
Dr. Thomas Vates, MD is a pediatric urologist in East Brunswick, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Riverview Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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557 Cranbury Rd Ste 4 East Brunswick, NJ 08816Compare with other Pediatric Urologists
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Dr. Vates is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology
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3.5
| 5 Star | 55% | 55% |
| 4 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 3 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 2 Star | 9% | 9% |
| 1 Star | 27% | 27% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Vates to family and friends is 3.5 out of 5
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Childrens Hospital Of Michigan
Fellowship Hospital, 1997Umdnj-robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Residency Hospital, 1991Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Internship Hospital, 1990Georgetown University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1989
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 20
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 47
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Compare with other Pediatric Urologists
Compare Dr. Vates with our nearby Pediatric Urologists at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Make an appointment at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital today at
(732) 353-1885.
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