Summary

John Bates, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with Ochsner Health. Dr. Bates specializes in outpatient mental health care. He provides personalized treatment using medication management and evidence-based strategies to support individuals with a wide range of psychiatric conditions. His clinical interests include adult psychiatry, addiction medicine and the use of telepsychiatry to improve access to care.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Oregon Health and Science University
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. John Bates

17050 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816

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Med School: Oregon Health and Science University Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine Med School: Nicholls State University Med School: St Matthew's University (Cayman Islands)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Bates

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Moda Health
  • Mountain Health Co-Op
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • University of Utah Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Bates has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Bates has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Wyoming, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Oregon Health and Science University2006

Internship

Oregon Health and Science University2003

Medical School

Oregon Health and Science UniversityGraduated in 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. John Bates speak?
Dr. John Bates speaks English.
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Does Dr. John Bates accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. John Bates's office located?
Dr. John Bates's office is located at 17050 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816.

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