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Summary
Dr. Brian Bates treats colon polyps, diverticular disease, and hemorrhoids, and performs lower GI endoscopy and colonoscopy. He practices surgery in Niles, Saint Joseph, and Watervliet, Michigan, with 40 years of experience. He is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Niles Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, and Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital. Dr. Bates earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and speaks English and Spanish.
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Quick Facts
- 40 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Brian Elbert Bates has 5 locationsLakeland General Surgery Niles
42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 100Niles, MI 49120 Tel: (269) 684-6696
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
Lakeland Comprehensive Weight Loss Center
42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 101Niles, MI 49120 Tel: (269) 687-4673
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
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| Dr. Brian Elbert Bates, MD | Jessica Rose Schulte | Dr. Navin Bedi, MD | Dr. Florentino A Aquino |
| Surgery | Nurse Practitioner | Vascular & Interventional Radiology | Emergency Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 40 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience | 62 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Niles , MI | Jonesville , MI | Ypsilanti , MI | Niles , MI |
| Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine | Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine | Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Brian Elbert Bates
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Brian Elbert Bates has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Brian Elbert Bates has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
Dr. Brian Elbert Bates holds an expired medical license in the state of Michigan.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Michigan that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1986.
NPI Number
Dr. Bates' NPI number is 1558317446.
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- Is Dr. Brian Bates accepting new patients?
- Dr. Brian Bates has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Brian Bates's office located?
- Dr. Brian Bates's office is located at 42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 100, Niles, MI, 49120.
- Does Dr. Brian Bates accept my insurance?
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- What languages does Dr. Brian Bates speak?
- Dr. Brian Bates speaks English and Spanish.
- Does Dr. Brian Bates accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Brian Bates has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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