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Dr. James Bates, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. James Bates, MD
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Dr. James Bates, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Akron, OH.
Dr. James Bates, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. James Bates, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Akron, OH
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. James Bates, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Akron, OH.

About Dr. James Bates, MD

Dr. Bates graduated from Northeastern Ohio University. Dr. James Bates, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Akron, OH and has 42 years experience. Dr. Bates's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bates is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
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Visual Field Defects
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
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Blind Hypotensive Eye
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Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
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Eyelid Disorders
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
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Macular Hole
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Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegia
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Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
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Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
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Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Preferred-OH POS
  • BlueCard PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • SuperMed HMO
    Medical Mutual HMO
    Individual HMO
    SuperMed PPO Plus
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • MMOH CLE-Care HMO HMO

Where Dr. James Bates, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    75 Arch St Ste 204, Akron, OH 44304
  2. 2 Veterans Administration
    10701 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
  3. 3 Office
    2022 E 105th St, Cleveland, OH 44106
  4. 4 The MetroHealth System
    2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109

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Nov 28, 2023
Very thorough explanation and examinations. After seeking help from numerous doctors, he was the one to diagnose and begin my treatment.
Cogan’s Syndrome — Nov 28, 2023
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Meet Dr. James Bates, MD

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Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Bates's Practice

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Dr. James Bates, MD is affiliated with Main Campus Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Bates, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Northeastern Ohio University
    1984
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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.

Hospitals Where Dr. James Bates, MD Practices

  • Main Campus Medical Center

    2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH

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