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Dr. Douglas Gates, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Douglas Gates, MD
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Dr. Douglas Gates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Franklin, NC.
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Dr. Douglas Gates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Franklin, NC
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Gates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Franklin, NC.

About Dr. Douglas Gates, MD

Dr. Gates graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at University NC/NC Hosps. Dr. Douglas Gates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Franklin, NC and has 20 years experience. Dr. Gates currently practices at Harris Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and is affiliated with Haywood Regional Medical Center and Harris Regional Hospital. Dr. Gates has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Limb Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Humerus Fracture, Osteoarthritis of Hand, Dupuytrens Contracture and Trigger Finger among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gates received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Gates's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gates is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Experience Check

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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Humerus Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Dupuytrens Contracture
Trigger Finger
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Release
Trigger Finger Release
Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Fracture
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Bursitis
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Ganglion Cyst
Hip Tendinitis
Tenosynovitis
Bursitis of Hip
Arthrocentesis
De Quervain's Disease
Osteoarthritis
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Rotator Cuff Tear
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Wrist Replacement
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Wrist Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Excision of Ganglion
Tibial Fracture
Hip Fracture
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Femur Fracture
Lateral Epicondylitis
Clavicle Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ankle Fracture
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Fibular Fracture
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Miner's Knee
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Piriformis Syndrome
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Foot Fracture
Sciatica
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Back Pain
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Gout
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AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Infection
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Snapping Hip
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Value
    BlueOptions
    Healthy Blue
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

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Nov 18, 2024
Dr Gates leaves no doubt, he is interested in solving my problems directly and at the same time with a personal touch!
E A Martin — Nov 18, 2024
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Meet Dr. Douglas Gates, MD

Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Specialties*
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Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Gates offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Gates have free onsite parking?
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FAQs About Dr. Gates's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Gates, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gates's profile.

Dr. Gates frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Limb Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Humerus Fracture, Osteoarthritis of Hand, Dupuytrens Contracture and Trigger Finger. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Gates, MD is affiliated with Haywood Regional Medical Center and Harris Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Gates, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • University NC/NC Hosps
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A.
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Douglas Gates, MD Practices

  • Haywood Regional Medical Center

    262 Leroy George Dr, Clyde, NC

  • Harris Regional Hospital

    68 Hospital Rd, Sylva, NC

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