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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
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 16 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| 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 | 46 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Italian, English | Speaks English | |
| Shreveport , LA | Shreveport , LA | Shreveport , LA | Shreveport , LA |
| Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine | Med School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Med School: University of Miami | Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Philip Edwin Gates
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
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated in 1977
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- Where is Dr. Philip Gates's office located?
- Dr. Philip Gates's office is located at 3100 Samford Ave, Shreveport, LA, 71103.
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