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Dr. William Gates, OD

Optometry* Age 61
Dr. William Gates, OD
4.1 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. William Gates, OD is an Optometrist in Hermitage, TN.
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Dr. William Gates, OD

Optometry* Age 61
Hermitage, TN
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. William Gates, OD is an Optometrist in Hermitage, TN.

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Dr. William Gates, OD is an Optometrist in Hermitage, TN and has 35 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Augusta University Medical College of Georgia.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Tristar Northcrest Medical Center. Dr. Gates has experience treating conditions like Blepharitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gates received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Gates is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Blepharitis
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Blepharitis
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Blepharitis
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Floaters
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Summit Eye Associates Optical LLC
    5410 Old Hickory Blvd, Hermitage, TN 37076
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gates
4.1
Based on 14 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Apr 02, 2021
Conscientious and knowledgeable with a pleasant professionalism.
Willard Paul Armes — Apr 02, 2021
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Individualized patient care emphasizing modern technology and compassionate care.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. William Gates, OD is an optometrist in Hermitage, TN and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1989. He specializes in Optometry.
Biography
Specialties*
Optometry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Gates, OD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gates' profile.

Dr. William Gates, OD is affiliated with Tristar Northcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Gates, OD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Northcrest Medical Center

    100 Northcrest Dr, Springfield, TN