Summary

Dr. Ruth Bates is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine. She earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed her residency training at Mayo Clinic and Medical School. With 14 years of clinical experience, Dr. Bates brings extensive expertise to her practice caring for hospitalized patients.

Dr. Bates practices at multiple Mayo Clinic locations in Rochester, Minnesota, including the main campus and both Saint Marys and Methodist hospital campuses. She focuses on treating patients experiencing weakness and managing falls in hospital settings. Her clinical work includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients regain mobility and independence during their recovery.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 14 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • Mayo Clinic And Medical School
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Bates has 3 locations

Mayo Clinic

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus

1216 2nd St SwRochester, MN 55902

Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus

201 Center St WRochester, MN 55902

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Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Bates, MDDr. Michelle Xiao Song, MDDr. Richard Dwight NewcombDr. Richard Alison Owen
Internal MedicineInternal MedicinePublic Health & General Preventive MedicinePublic Health & General Preventive Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
14 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Mandarin, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Rochester , MNDenver , CORochester , MNRochester , MN
Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine Med School: UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Bates

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Bates has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Bates has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mayo Clinic And Medical School

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated in 2012

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Dr. Ruth Bates's office is located at 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN, 55905.
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