Dr. Richard Dean Coats, MD

Dr. Richard Coats is a vascular surgeon who specializes in treating conditions affecting blood vessels throughout the body. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Missouri Health System. With 29 years of experience in the field, Dr. Coats has developed extensive expertise in both surgical and non-surgical approaches to vascular care. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Coats practices at multiple locations in Lees Summit, Missouri, and maintains affiliations with several hospitals including Saint Lukes East Lees Summit, Boone Hospital Center, and University of Kansas Hospital Indian Creek Campus. He frequently treats patients with peripheral artery disease, which affects blood flow to the legs and arms. Dr. Coats also helps patients manage venous insufficiency and stasis dermatitis, conditions that can cause leg swelling and skin changes. His practice includes performing Doppler …ultrasounds to evaluate blood flow and ankle-brachial index tests to assess circulation in the legs. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.