Dr. James L. Gates, MD | Wheeling, WV | Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Dr. James Gates is a physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology as well as emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. With 44 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Gates brings extensive clinical knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Gates maintains hospital affiliations with Christus Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital and practices across multiple locations in West Virginia and Louisiana. His expertise includes treating conditions such as acute fatty liver of pregnancy and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. He performs procedures including spinal and epidural anesthesia for childbirth and various diagnostic tests. Patients have given Dr. Gates an average rating of 4.4 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
4.4

25 Ratings
44 years of experience
11 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Lsu Health Sciences
5 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
8 office locations
Male

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Had surgery with Dr Gates and seen for a couple of years. Good at explaining things and noticing overall health. Saved me from life threatening situations twice.

May 3rd, 2017

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I have used Dr Gates for 29 years, He diagnosed my endometriosis immediately after years of problems. He delivered my child,gave wonderful care to myself and a super great listening ear for a new mom. Wonderful care, great staff and nurses. Will not see another Dr.

June 26th, 2015

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I would recommend Dr Gates to anyone!!! He's AMAZING!!!

January 15th, 2015

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Dr. Gates is an amazing doctor!! I would not go anywhere else. He and his nurse Sandy are the friendliest people. He really cares about you and what you have to say. He sits and visits with you and ask you all about your health and any problems you may be having. They really answer ALL of your questions and put you at ease. THe office is extremely up to date and always spotless. I recommend Dr. Gates to all of my family and friends.

March 22nd, 2012

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Dr. Gates has been my Dr. since I moved back to La in 2007. I love that I rarely have to wait longer than 15-20 minutes in the waiting room. To be fair on "accuracy of diagnosis" I don't really know. I haven't had many problems but I couldn't take the stars back and it seemed unfair to give him a poor rating. I am currently pregnant for the 1st time. My visits with him are typically very brief. He does all the tests and checking but I haven't had any complications so there really isn't much to discuss. He usually seems busy but to his credit he ALWAYS asks if I have any questions, so it would be my fault if I didn't feel like he was spending enough time with me.Don't know how delivery will go but from what I've heard about other Dr.s in this area I feel as good and in many cases better about going into it with Dr. Gates than many of the other Dr.s

February 22nd, 2012

Emergency Medicine Physicians

2000 Eoff StWheeling, WV 26003

Tel: (304) 234-8111

Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Minden Medical Center

1 Medical Plaza PlMinden, LA 71055

Tel: (318) 377-2321

Ohio Valley Medical Group

2115 CHAPLINE ST STE 306WHEELING, WV 26003

Tel: (304) 234-1610

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

The Womens Clinic

431 Homer RdMinden, LA 71055

Tel: (318) 377-8855

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Ohio Valley Medical Center

2000 EOFF ST STE 601WHEELING, WV 26003

Tel: (304) 234-0123

Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Alexandria Healthcare For Women

3302 Masonic Dr Ste 4002Alexandria, LA 71301

Tel: (318) 445-3636

Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Christus Cabrini Surgery Center

3436 Masonic DrAlexandria, LA 71301

Tel: (318) 427-6500

CHRISTUS Women's Center - Alexandria

3311 Prescott Rd Ste 410Alexandria, LA 71301


Dr. James Lawrence Gates, MD	Dr. Bruce Gordon Walmsley	Dr. Jane Daugherty, DO	Dr. Michael Douglas Matthews
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Emergency Medicine	Emergency Medicine	Emergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.4 (25 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience	48 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English		Speaks English
Wheeling , WV	Canton , OH	Wheeling , WV	Celina , OH
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport	Med School: Dalhousie Univ Fac Of Med	Med School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific
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Birth Control
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Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 1982

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