Summary

Dr. Edward Bates specializes in internal medicine and emergency medicine, bringing three decades of clinical experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Bates is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Bates practices at locations in Burleson and Cleburne, Texas, and maintains hospital privileges at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne. His expertise includes managing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, including emergency situations involving dangerously elevated blood pressure. He performs comprehensive blood work and kidney function testing to monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Bates an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 30 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Presbyterian Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Edward Elmer Bates has 3 locations

Usmd Burleson Clinic

12608 South Fwy Ste 140Burleson, TX 76028
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

Usmd Cleburne Clinic

1301 W Henderson St Ste ACleburne, TX 76033
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne

201 Walls DrCleburne, TX 76033

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Burleson , TXSOUTHLAKE , TXIrving , TXLa Porte , TX
Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine Med School: Nova Se Univ Hlth Prof Div Coll Osteo Ft Lauderdale Fl Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: Pramukhswami Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Edward Elmer Bates

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Care N' Care
  • Care N' Care - HMO
  • Care N' Care - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Golden Rule
  • Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Edward Elmer Bates has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Edward Elmer Bates has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Presbyterian Hospital

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Edward Bates's office located?
Dr. Edward Bates's office is located at 12608 South Fwy Ste 140, Burleson, TX, 76028.
Does Dr. Edward Bates accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Edward Bates accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Edward Bates?
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Is Dr. Edward Bates accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Edward Bates affiliated with?
Dr. Edward Bates is affiliated with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne.

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