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Dr. Thomas Bates, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Thomas Bates, MD
2.0 (1 Ratings)
Map Pin Small Swansboro, NC
Dr. Thomas Bates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Swansboro, NC.
Dr. Thomas Bates, MD
2.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Thomas Bates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 60
Swansboro, NC
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Bates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Swansboro, NC.

About Dr. Thomas Bates, MD

Dr. Bates graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA. Dr. Thomas Bates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Swansboro, NC and has 34 years experience. Dr. Bates currently practices at Thomas E. Bates, MD and is affiliated with Carteret Health Care. Dr. Bates has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Bursitis, Bursitis of Hip, Hip Tendinitis, Limb Pain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Knee Tendinitis and Osteoarthritis of Hip among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Bates's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bates also speaks Spanish. Dr. Bates is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Bursitis
Bursitis of Hip
Joint Pain
Bursitis
Bursitis of Hip
Joint Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Steroid Injection
Limb Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Arthrocentesis
Osteoarthritis
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Miner's Knee
Femur Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Meniscus Tear
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Ligament Tears
Shoulder Bursitis
Genu Valgum
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Knee Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Hip Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Carpal Tunnel Release
Genu Varum
Knee Replacement
Chondromalacia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Broken Arm
Clavicle Fracture
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Degenerative Disc Disease
Patellar Chondromalacia
Trigger Finger
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Total Shoulder Replacement
Lateral Epicondylitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Difficulty With Walking
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Gout
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Elbow Bursitis
Foot Fracture
Patellar Disorders
Achilles Tendinitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Humerus Fracture
Radiculopathy
Femoral Neck Fracture
Cervical Radiculopathy
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Sacrum Disorders
Pelvic Fracture
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Trigger Finger Release
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Wrist Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fibular Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bunion
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Cerebral Palsy
Chronic Osteomyelitis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myositis Ossificans
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna
  • CHAMPVA
  • Medicare
  • American Republic
  • MedCost
  • Tricare
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Where Dr. Thomas Bates, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Thomas E. Bates, MD
    775 W Corbett Ave Ste 2, Swansboro, NC 28584
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 332-3800
  2. 2 Bates Thomas MD
    3714 Guardian Ave Ste E, Morehead City, NC 28557
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 773-0614

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Dec 29, 2021
I had a total knee replacement in 2017. I worked so diligently on TP that after just 3 or 4 weeks, the therapist said she no longer needed to come over & guide me. My knee never healed and it actually continued to deteriorate. I was told to wait at least a year to see some progress when other patients were feeling fine after 5 months. 4 years later, my knee is very painful. Dr bates said that my knee was bad because my back was bad. His assistant stated that as long as it was better than before it was a success. It is numb and very painful. Was told i could not have surgery again. It kills me
— Dec 29, 2021
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Meet Dr. Thomas Bates, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Bates's Practice

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

Dr. Bates frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Bursitis, Bursitis of Hip, Hip Tendinitis, Limb Pain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Knee Tendinitis and Osteoarthritis of Hip. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Bates, MD is affiliated with Carteret Health Care.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Bates, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and 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
  • Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Thomas Bates, MD Practices

  • Carteret Health Care

    3500 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC

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