Dr. James Bates, MD
Dr. James Bates, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA. Dr. Bates has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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As a Sharp HealthCare-affiliated physician, I strive to make a difference every day and to deliver compassionate, personalized health care. I believe in working with my patients to provide the best treatment options and care possible for each individual. This is health care the way it should be.biography
Dr. Bates extends his sense of family and community involvement into his work as an orthopedic surgeon. He is passionate about his profession and applies this to the care he provides to his patients. His greatest satisfaction comes from seeing...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
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Cornell U/ny Hosp&cornell University Medical Center
Residency HospitalNaval Medical Center San Diego
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Medical SchoolUniversity Of Cincinnati
Medical SchoolAmherst College
Undergraduate SchoolLandeskrankenhaus
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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