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 locations

Lakeland General Surgery Niles

42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 100Niles, MI 49120
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
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

Corewell Health St Joseph Hospital

1234 Napier AveSaint Joseph, MI 49085

Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital

400 Medical Park DrWatervliet, MI 49098

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40 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Niles , MIElkhart , INLafayette , INSouth Bend , IN
Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine Med School: Yong Loo Lin School Of Medicine National University Of Singapore
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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

  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Dr. Brian Elbert Bates holds an expired medical license in the state of Michigan.

Medical License

PositionStateYearStatus
Medical DoctorMichigan2026Expired

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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Does Dr. Brian Bates accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Bates affiliated with?
Dr. Brian Bates is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Niles Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St Joseph Hospital, and Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital.
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.

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