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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.
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 locationsMayo Clinic
200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905 Tel: (507) 284-2511
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
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Mandarin, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
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| 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
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Bates has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Bates has the following 7 areas of expertise
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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