Dr. Philip Gates, MD
Dr. Philip Gates, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Shreveport, LA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall and Rapides Regional Medical Center.
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
1501 Kings Hwy Shreveport, LA 71103Make an Appointment
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Dr. Philip Gates, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Shreveport, LA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall and Rapides Regional Medical Center.Orthopedic Surgery
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Texas Technical University
Medical School, 1977
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
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