Summary

Dr. William Gates is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia. With 37 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Gates has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating various eye conditions. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Gates practices at Tristar Northcrest Medical Center and maintains locations in Hermitage and Springfield, Tennessee. His clinical focus includes treating presbyopia, cataracts, and dry eye syndrome. He performs comprehensive eye exams, optical coherence tomography, and retinal imaging to evaluate and monitor his patients' eye health. Patients rate Dr. Gates 3.8 out of 5 stars on average for his ophthalmology services.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 37 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Medical College Of Georgia
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. William Gene Gates has 2 locations

Summit Eye Associates Pc

5410 Old Hickory BlvdHermitage, TN 37076
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Tristar Northcrest Medical Center

100 Northcrest DrSpringfield, TN 37172

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Dr. William Gene Gates, MDDr. Kyle Jones, MDDr. Terrence James DohertyDr. Ming Wang, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
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37 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 34 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, Chinese
Hermitage , TNNashville , TNGallatin , TNNashville , TN
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School & MIT
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Gene Gates

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. William Gene Gates has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William Gene Gates has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Medical College Of Georgia

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated in 1990
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 1989

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Where is Dr. William Gates's office located?
Dr. William Gates's office is located at 5410 Old Hickory Blvd, Hermitage, TN, 37076.
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What languages does Dr. William Gates speak?
Dr. William Gates speaks English.
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