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Brian Bates, MD

Brian Bates, MD

Surgery - General


About the Provider

Video Title:Physician Video Profile: Brian Bates, MD (General Surgery)

Video Summary: Introducing Dr. Brian Bates, a surgeon with Lakeland General Surgery.

Education

Residency
  • North Oakland Medical Center
Medical School
  • Loma Linda University
  • Major: Medical Degree

Testimonials

  • "Dr. Bates listened to my feelings and was kind."

    "Dr. Bates took the time to explain to me what he was going to do, what to expect and the benefits of the procedure."

    "Dr. Bates explained why it kept coming back and what he was going to do to prevent it from coming back."

    "Dr. Brian Bates and his team were spectacular — I couldn't have asked for better care."

    "Dr. Bates was a wonderful surgeon. He has a terrific bedside manner and I highly recommend him to anyone going through surgery."

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • ASR
  • Assurant Health
  • Cigna
  • Federated
  • Group-Marketing
  • Healthscope
  • Humana
  • Liberty Union
  • Nippon Life
  • PHP of Northern Indian
  • Priority Health
  • Starmark
  • Trustmark
  • United Health Care
  • US Health & Life
  • Community Health Alliance (CHA)
  • Select Health Network
  • McLaren
  • United Health Care - Community Plan
  • Meridian

Office Locations

A

CH General Surgery Niles

42 N St Joseph Ave, Suite 100,
Niles, MI 49120
B

CHWVH General Surgery - Coloma

6559 Paw Paw Ave,
Coloma, MI 49038

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