Dr. Edward David Cates, MD

Dr. Edward Cates is a family medicine physician with nearly three decades of experience caring for patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. Throughout his 28-year career, Dr. Cates has developed expertise in comprehensive family healthcare, treating conditions across the full spectrum of life. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve diverse communities in the Pacific Northwest.

Dr. Cates practices at Pioneer Family Practice in Lacey, Washington, and maintains hospital privileges at Providence Saint Peter Hospital in Olympia. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure conditions and providing preventive care through important vaccinations. Patients frequently seek his care for hypertension management, including both routine blood pressure control and urgent hypertensive situations. He also provides essential …immunizations such as flu shots, pneumonia vaccines, and shingles prevention. Patients rate Dr. Cates 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting his commitment to quality family healthcare.