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Dr. Robert Cates, DO
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Robert Cates, DO
3.0 (2 Ratings)
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Dr. Robert Cates, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Austin, MN.
Dr. Robert Cates, DO
3.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Robert Cates, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Austin, MN
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Dr. Robert Cates, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Austin, MN.

About Dr. Robert Cates, DO

Dr. Robert Cates, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Austin, MN. Dr. Cates currently practices at Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea and Austin and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital and Clinic Albert Lea. Dr. Cates has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Knee Osteophyte among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cates received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Cates's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Cates is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Knee Osteophyte
Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Knee Osteophyte
Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Knee Osteophyte
Steroid Injection
Arthrocentesis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Cervical Radiculopathy
Humerus Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Knee Fracture
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Limb Pain
Femur Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Hip Replacement
Ankle Fracture
Radiculopathy
Broken Arm
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Hip Fracture
Knee Replacement
Fibular Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Rotator Cuff Tear
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Low Back Pain
Shoulder Osteophyte
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Meniscectomy
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Wrist Fracture
Bursitis
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Hip Tendinitis
Gait Abnormality
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Difficulty With Walking
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Internal Derangement of Knee
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Spinal Stenosis
Total Shoulder Replacement
Bursitis of Hip
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Back Pain
Foot Infection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Biceps Tendon Rupture
Bone Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Synovial Biopsy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate Plus POS
  • Blue PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • MN Open Access
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Cross Aware

Where Dr. Robert Cates, DO Sees Patients

  1. 1 Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea and Austin
    1000 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN 55912
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 433-7351
  2. 2 Mayo Clinic-Rochester
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 284-2511
  3. 3 Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea
    404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 373-2384
  4. 4 American Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc.
    2701 Prairie Meadow Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 384-7070

What Patients Say

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May 28, 2021
5 stars.. after going to emergency room for a bad knee, Dr.Cates had me in a MRI and diagnosis x-rays with in the week. Within another week I had a OATS surgery and knee alignment and all went AWESOME! I highly recommend him for any orthopedic surgeries..and he cares..calls and follows up
Ryan Palumbo — May 28, 2021
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Meet Dr. Robert Cates, DO

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Orthopedics
Orthopedic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Cates's Practice

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Dr. Cates frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Knee Osteophyte. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Cates, DO is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital and Clinic Albert Lea.

Yes, Dr. Robert Cates, DO holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Robert Cates, DO Practices

  • Mayo Clinic Hospital and Clinic Albert Lea

    404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN

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