Dr. John T. Coates, DO | Ephrata, PA | Family Medicine

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Dr. John Coates is a family medicine physician with over three decades of experience serving patients and families. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residencies at both Reading Hospital & Medical Center and Tripler Army Medical Center. Dr. Coates is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Coates practices at WellSpan Family Medicine - Crossroads in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and maintains hospital privileges at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He specializes in treating back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens, as well as flank pain. His treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques. Patients rate Dr. Coates 4.4 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
4.4

15 Ratings
31 years of experience
32 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Reading Hospital & Medical Center
10 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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John was modest, easy to talk to.

February 23rd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Good, but different - kept calling me "kiddo"! Thought his attire was very different for a physician! Not professional!

January 25th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Coates was very good, friendly and kind. This was my first visit with him as I usually see another physician in the group. Great experience.

November 12th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I don't want anyone else. I have a good relationship with my doctor.

August 9th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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He's great and cares

July 28th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Coates always listens to me and explains what he is checking/looking for. I appreciate him always being informative and spending appropriate time with me to effectively evaluate my health.

July 3rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Great!

June 22nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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HE SEEMED A BIT RUSHED TOWARD THE END. WENT TO THE DOOR AND OPENED IT BEFORE WE WERE DONE TALKING LIKE HE HAD TO MOVE ON.

April 14th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Do not trust this man’s diagnosis or treatments. He’s incredibly rude, arrogant, disrespectful, zero empathy, 2 faced, and has a fragile ego if you question him. He simply doesn’t care an ounce for you as a human or your wellbeing. He should have his medical license revoked or be evaluated to see if he’s competent. He is a small man with a huge god complex. Stay away from this man or you might pay with your life!

April 29th, 2023

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Spent a TON of time with the patient before me & with me. Both a positive and negative. Very personable & casual. Had a "let's get something done about it" attitude and was willing to answer any questions honestly until I was comfortable with the diagnosis/treatment.

April 25th, 2014

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WellSpan Family Medicine - Crossroads

4131 Oregon PikeEphrata, PA 17522

Tel: (717) 859-1123

Mon7:30 am - 8:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 8:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 8:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Dr. John T Coates, DO	Dr. Bruce David Richman, DO	Roberto Valledor, MD	Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (15 Ratings)	4.7 (31 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Ephrata , PA	Quakertown , PA	Mission , TX	Orlando , FL
Med School: Philadelphia Col. of Osteopathic M	Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Family Medicine

Family Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Reading Hospital & Medical Center2002

Tripler Army Medical Center1996

Medical School

Philadelphia Col. of Osteopathic MGraduated in 1995

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