3.6
11 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Gates is a thoracic surgeon who graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center. With four decades of experience in his field, Dr. Gates brings extensive expertise to his surgical practice. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Gates maintains affiliations with Saint Jude Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital Orange, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, and CHOC Children's Hospital at Orange, providing care across Fullerton, Orange, and Laguna Hills, California. His expertise includes treating congenital heart disease and atrial septal defects. He performs specialized procedures such as stress testing with medication and advanced heart imaging studies. Patients have given Dr. Gates an average rating of 3.6 on Vitals.
Dr. Gates maintains affiliations with Saint Jude Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital Orange, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, and CHOC Children's Hospital at Orange, providing care across Fullerton, Orange, and Laguna Hills, California. His expertise includes treating congenital heart disease and atrial septal defects. He performs specialized procedures such as stress testing with medication and advanced heart imaging studies. Patients have given Dr. Gates an average rating of 3.6 on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 40 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- Ucla Medical Center
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Nelson Gates has 3 locationsMemorialcare Saddleback Medical Center
24451 Health Center DrLaguna Hills, CA 92653 Tel: (949) 837-4500
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| Dr. Richard Nelson Gates, MD | Dr. Sarah Pradka Lucas, MD | Dr. Joseph Schuster Carey, MD | Dr. Paul Robert Stefanacci, MD |
| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Cardiovascular Disease | Thoracic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 40 Years of Experience | 67 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | ||
| Fullerton , CA | Valley Village , CA | Torrance , CA | Visalia , CA |
| Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Nelson Gates has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Nelson Gates has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Ucla Medical Center
Medical School
Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986
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