Summary

Dr. Robert Gates is a surgeon who specializes in both surgery and pediatrics, bringing 29 years of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and has developed expertise in treating patients across age groups. Dr. Gates is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Gates practices at Abbeville Area Medical Center and sees patients in Greenville, Greenwood, and Spartanburg, South Carolina. He treats conditions such as ventral hernias, appendicitis, and umbilical hernias. His surgical expertise includes performing sedation procedures and surgical pathology work. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 29 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Robert L Gates has 3 locations

Dr. Robert L Gates

48 Cross Park CtGreenville, SC 29605

Dr. Robert L Gates

501 Epting AveGreenwood, SC 29646

Dr. Robert L Gates

249 North Grove Medical Park Dr Ste 200Spartanburg, SC 29303

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Dr. Robert L Gates, MDDr. Sarah Katherine Owen-Mcnemar, MDDr. Rachel Oneal Cavenaugh, MDDr. Daniel Lawrence Schwerin, MD
SurgeryPediatricsAnesthesiologyEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
3.5 
29 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Greenville , SCGreenville , SCGreenville , SCGreenville , SC
Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University Med School: MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert L Gates

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS PPC
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Healthy Connections
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service)
  • Molina
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert L Gates has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert L Gates has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • Internist/pediatrician
  • Pediatric Surgeon
  • Pleural Empyema

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Wake Forest School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Robert Gates speak?
Dr. Robert Gates speaks English and Spanish.
Is Dr. Robert Gates accepting new patients?
Dr. Robert Gates is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Robert Gates's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Robert Gates accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Robert Gates accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Gates affiliated with?
Dr. Robert Gates is affiliated with Abbeville Area Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Robert Gates's office located?
Dr. Robert Gates's office is located at 48 Cross Park Ct, Greenville, SC, 29605.

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