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Dr. Joe Cates, MD

Vascular Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Joe Cates, MD
5.0 (64 Ratings)

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Dr. Joe Cates, MD is a Vascular Surgery Specialist in Overland Park, KS.
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Dr. Joe Cates, MD

Vascular Surgery* Age 61
Overland Park, KS
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joe Cates, MD is a Vascular Surgery Specialist in Overland Park, KS.

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Dr. Joe Cates, MD is a Vascular Surgery Specialist in Overland Park, KS and has 37 years experience. They graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine.They currently practice at Kansas City Vascular and General Surgery - Overland Park and are affiliated with Research Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lee's Summit Medical Center and Belton Regional Medical Center. Dr. Cates has experience treating conditions like Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD), Cerebrovascular Disease and Carotid Artery Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cates received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 64 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cates is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aortic Aneurysm
Esophageal Cancer
Iliac Aneurysm
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Pancreatic Cancer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Stomach Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Aneurysm Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Embolectomy Arterial
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Cholangiocarcinoma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Liver Cancer
Liver Biopsy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Biliary Atresia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Edema
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Embolism
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Venous Insufficiency
Ventral Hernia
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Bile Duct Procedure
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Barrett's Esophagus
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Cellulitis
Cerebral Embolism
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lymphedema
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Artery Disease
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Hypertension
Spider Veins
Subclavian Artery Disease
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins Genital
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Hypertension
Whipple's Disease
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Angioplasty Vertebral Vessels
Aortic Angioplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Cerebral Angiography
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Leg Bypass
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Vascular Intervention
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Vaginectomy
Vagotomy
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Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Kansas City Vascular and General Surgery - Overland Park
    5100 W 110th St Ste 300, Overland Park, KS 66211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 754-2800
  2. 2 Kansas City Vascular and General Surgery - Clinton
    1600 N 2nd St, Clinton, MO 64735
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (660) 890-7300

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Nov 20, 2021
Excellent care all around. Explained everything well, confident, talented, caring. One of finest surgeons I know. His staff was also top notch. What more needs to be said? Hundreds of reviews before mine and he maintains his 5 star rating. That’s all you need to see.
Max Glaser — Nov 20, 2021
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Specialties*
Vascular Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Kansas Medical Center
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joe Cates, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cates' profile.

Dr. Cates frequently treats the following conditions: Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD), Cerebrovascular Disease and Carotid Artery Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joe Cates, MD is affiliated with Research Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lee's Summit Medical Center and Belton Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joe Cates, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO

  • Menorah Medical Center

    5721 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS

  • Lee's Summit Medical Center

    2100 SE Blue Pkwy, Lees Summit, MO

  • Belton Regional Medical Center

    17065 S 71 Hwy, Belton, MO