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Dr. Megan Cates is a board-certified family medicine physician who earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency training at the University of Missouri Health System, where she developed comprehensive skills in primary care medicine. With 13 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cates provides holistic healthcare services to patients across all age groups in the Columbia area.
Dr. Cates practices at multiple locations throughout Columbia, Missouri, including affiliations with Boone Hospital Center, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, and University of Missouri Children's Hospital. She specializes in managing complex conditions such as type 2 diabetes in both adults and pediatric patients. Her expertise extends to preventive care, including colon cancer screening through colonoscopy and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures. Additionally, she performs comprehensive blood count …testing to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions.
Read More Read less Dr. Cates practices at multiple locations throughout Columbia, Missouri, including affiliations with Boone Hospital Center, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, and University of Missouri Children's Hospital. She specializes in managing complex conditions such as type 2 diabetes in both adults and pediatric patients. Her expertise extends to preventive care, including colon cancer screening through colonoscopy and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures. Additionally, she performs comprehensive blood count …testing to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 13 years of experience
- University Of Missouri Health System
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Megan Kathleen Cates has 4 locationsFamily Health Center
1001 W Worley StColumbia, MO 65203 Tel: (573) 214-2314
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 13 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Columbia , MO | Orlando , FL | Springfield , MO | Santa Rosa Beach , FL |
| Med School: Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med | Med School: St Matthews University School Of Medicine (Grand Cayman) | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Megan Kathleen Cates has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Megan Kathleen Cates has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. Megan Kathleen Cates holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Missouri Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Cates' NPI number is 1740629815.
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