Summary

Douglas Bates, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist with fellowship training in neuroradiology. His clinical interests include oncologic imaging, genomics and developing new imaging techniques.

his clinical practice, Dr. Bates is developing imaging technology to give patients control over how to share their images such as MRI scans, CT scans and x-rays. As the founder of a teleradiology provider, he is keenly aware that advancing imaging technology will continue to improve medical care. He currently holds two patents for medical devices. Dr. Bates believes in treating patients as if they were family and strives to make recommendations based on the best interest of the patient. He enjoys starting up websites and has developed several successful sites, including one that he manages with his son. Dr. Bates is also interested in literature and e-published the 1863 detective novel, "The Notting Hill Mystery." In his spare time, he enjoys motorcycle touring.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Penrose St Francis Healthcare System
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Douglas Joseph Bates has 2 locations

Scripps Clinic Medical Group

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd # MS213La Jolla, CA 92037
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

Douglas Joseph Bates Md

2465 Avenida de la PlayaLa Jolla, CA 92037

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Dr. Douglas Joseph Bates, MDDr. Peter H B Mccreight, MDDr. David Wendell Buckley, MDDr. Zachary Rattner, MD
Diagnostic RadiologyDiagnostic RadiologyDiagnostic RadiologyDiagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.3 
4.3 
58 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
La Jolla , CAChula Vista , CAPoway , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Douglas Joseph Bates

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CHAMPVA
  • Community Health Group
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • GEHA
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Douglas Joseph Bates has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Douglas Joseph Bates has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • CT Scan
  • MRI
  • PET Scan
  • Ultrasound
  • X-Ray

Certifications, License, & Education

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Penrose St Francis Healthcare System

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Dr. Douglas Bates's office is located at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd # MS213, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
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