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Dr. James Bates, MD
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Dr. James Bates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. James Bates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

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Dr. Bates graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine|University Of Cincinnati Medical Center in 1990 and completed a residency at Hospital for Special Surgery/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. James Bates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Bates currently practices at Orthopedic Specialists of San Diego, San Diego, CA and are affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Bates has experience treating conditions like Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Chondrocalcinosis, Joint Pain, Meniscus Tear, Chondromalacia, Patellar Disorders, Patellar Chondromalacia and Knee Ligament Tears among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Bates's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bates also speaks German. Dr. Bates is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Chondrocalcinosis
Joint Pain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Chondrocalcinosis
Joint Pain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Chondrocalcinosis
Joint Pain
Meniscus Tear
Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Chondromalacia
Knee Ligament Tears
Osteoarthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Miner's Knee
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Arthrocentesis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Degenerative Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Gait Abnormality
Patellar Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Genu Varum
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Baker’s Cyst
Hip Replacement
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Low Back Pain
Genu Valgum
Knee Replacement
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Femur Fracture
Lateral Epicondylitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Limb Pain
Wrist Fracture
Hip Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Scoliosis
Wound Repair
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Bursitis
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Lumbar Compression Fracture
Broken Arm
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee Sprain
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Radiculopathy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Hip Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Bursitis of Hip
Osteopenia
Humerus Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Patellar Dislocation
Spinal Osteophyte
Knee Dislocation
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Bunion
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Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Growth Disorders
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Disorders
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Osteoporosis
Patellar Tendonitis
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Polio Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bone Scan
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Laser Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Microsurgical Procedure
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Physical Therapy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Humana
  • Cigna PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Aetna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Alvarado Orthopedic Medical Group Inc.
    5555 Reservoir Dr Ste 104, San Diego, CA 92120
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 286-9480
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 DBA Coronado Orthopedic Medical Group
    230 Prospect Pl Ste 210, Coronado, CA 92118
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Jan 13, 2023
I waited 4 months for surgery. I was scheduled for a surgical review. BUT Bates was due for hip replacement himself. So he cancelled my surgery and injected me with what I do not know. Then he yelled at me that there would be no surgery for the rest of the year. I am still in pain. He never informed me. I would have gone elsewhere which is what I did do. Now he is threatening me with collections for $11.31.
W Sturgeon Forensic CPA — Jan 13, 2023
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Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Bates, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bates's profile.

Dr. Bates frequently treats the following conditions: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Chondrocalcinosis, Joint Pain, Meniscus Tear, Chondromalacia, Patellar Disorders, Patellar Chondromalacia and Knee Ligament Tears. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Bates, MD is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Bates, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine|University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
    1990
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.
Internship
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Weill Cornell Medical Center
    1998
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Landerskrankenhaus, Orthopedic Surgery Visiting Surgeon Fellowship
    1998
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

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