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Dr. James Bates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
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Dr. James Bates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. James Bates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. James Bates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA.

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Dr. James Bates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They graduated from University of cincinnati and completed a residency at Cornell U/NY Hosp&Cornell University Medical Center. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Bates has experience treating conditions like Patellar Fracture, Knee Fracture and Knee Ligament Tears among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bates received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Bates also speaks German. Dr. Bates is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Patellar Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Patellar Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Patellar Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Osteophyte
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Disorders
Bunion
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Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Growth Disorders
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteoporosis
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Polio Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Osteophyte
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bone Scan
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Laser Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Microsurgical Procedure
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Physical Therapy
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna PPO
  • Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Alvarado Orthopedic Medical Group Inc.
    5555 Reservoir Dr Ste 104, San Diego, CA 92120
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 286-9480
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Grossmont Imaging Open Mri
    8860 Center Dr Ste 350, La Mesa, CA 91942
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 286-9480
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Grossmont Hospital Corporation
    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 740-6000
  4. 4 Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA 92118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 522-3600

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4.1
Based on 15 Reviews
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Jun 04, 2023
I wasn't able to walk more than 3 miles before my legs would swell up for the rest of the day. Scripps drs all denied me until Dr Bates replaced both knees 6 mo apart in 2020. I was 55 yrs old at the time. Thanks to Dr Bates I have a whole new life where I can walk endlessly & feel no pain in my joints. Replacing my knees changed my life.
— Jun 04, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of cincinnati
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cornell U/NY Hosp&Cornell University Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Bates, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bates' profile.

Dr. Bates frequently treats the following conditions: Patellar Fracture, Knee Fracture and Knee Ligament Tears. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Bates, MD is affiliated with Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Bates, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

    6655 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA