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Summary
Dr. Karen Bates is an internal medicine physician who specializes in cardiovascular disease. She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and has practiced medicine for 37 years. Dr. Bates speaks both Chinese and Spanish, helping her communicate with diverse patient communities.
Dr. Bates practices at Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics in Lafayette, Louisiana. She treats patients with respiratory failure and sleep apnea, including children with sleep disorders. Her procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies for digestive health evaluations, as well as bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess lung function. Patients have given her an average rating of 1.0 on Vitals.
Dr. Bates practices at Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics in Lafayette, Louisiana. She treats patients with respiratory failure and sleep apnea, including children with sleep disorders. Her procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies for digestive health evaluations, as well as bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess lung function. Patients have given her an average rating of 1.0 on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 37 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Chinese, Spanish
- Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
- 2 specialties
- 13 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Neuroradiology | Internal Medicine |
| 37 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Chinese, Spanish | |||
| Lafayette , LA | Asheville , NC | Lafayette , LA | Lafayette , LA |
| Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport | Med School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Bates
Medical Specialties
Dr. Karen Bates has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karen Bates has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1989.
NPI Number
Dr. Bates' NPI number is 1801818604.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Bates affiliated with?
- Dr. Karen Bates is affiliated with Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics.
- Does Dr. Karen Bates accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karen Bates accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Dr. Karen Bates's office located?
- Dr. Karen Bates's office is located at 2390 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA, 70506.
- What languages does Dr. Karen Bates speak?
- Dr. Karen Bates speaks Chinese and Spanish.
- Does Dr. Karen Bates accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Karen Bates has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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