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Summary
Dr. Philip Gates is an orthopedic surgeon with nearly five decades of experience treating patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine and has dedicated his career to orthopedic surgery. His extensive 49 years in practice have given him deep expertise in treating challenging orthopedic conditions.
Dr. Gates practices at Shriners Hospitals For Children in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he focuses on conditions affecting movement and mobility. He specializes in treating cerebral palsy and spastic cerebral palsy, helping patients manage spasticity that can impact their daily activities. His surgical expertise includes performing specialized procedures such as Risser sign assessment in scoliosis cases. Patients have given him an average rating of 1.0 on Vitals.
Dr. Gates practices at Shriners Hospitals For Children in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he focuses on conditions affecting movement and mobility. He specializes in treating cerebral palsy and spastic cerebral palsy, helping patients manage spasticity that can impact their daily activities. His surgical expertise includes performing specialized procedures such as Risser sign assessment in scoliosis cases. Patients have given him an average rating of 1.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- 49 years of experience
- Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 16 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Dr. Philip Edwin Gates, MD | Dr. Cambize Shahrdar, MD | Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell, MD | Dr. Edward L. Morgan, MD |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 49 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Italian, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Shreveport , LA | Shreveport , LA | Shreveport , LA | Shreveport , LA |
| Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Miami | Med School: East Carolina University School of Medicine | Med School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Philip Edwin Gates has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Philip Edwin Gates has the following 16 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
49 Years Experience
Dr. Philip Edwin Gates holds an active medical license in the state of Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1977.
NPI Number
Dr. Gates' NPI number is 1700856101.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Philip Edwin Gates's office located?
- Dr. Philip Edwin Gates's office is located at 3100 Samford Ave, Shreveport, LA, 71103.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Philip Edwin Gates affiliated with?
- Dr. Philip Edwin Gates is affiliated with Shriners Hospitals For Children Shreveport.
- Is Dr. Philip Edwin Gates accepting new patients?
- Dr. Philip Edwin Gates has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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