Thomas E. Bates, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty certification in orthopedic sports medicine. An expert in adult joint reconstruction, Dr. Bates' field of expertise includes arthroscopic surgical techniques in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle. He has a special interest in minimally invasive and joint-preserving techniques for both older and younger patients with arthritis, including MAKO robotic partial and total knee replacement and total hip replacement.
Dr. Bates is now seeing patients at EmergeOrtho offices in Morehead City and Swansboro.
Insurances AcceptedAetna, AmeriHealth Caritas, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carolina Complete Health (CCH), Cigna, Corvel, First Health, Healthy Blue (BCBSNC), Humana, KeyRisk, Medcost, Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare/Humana Military, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Community Plan, United Mine Workers, UMR, Veteran’s Administration, Wellcare, Worker’s Compensation, Other Commercial Insurance Carriers
ServicesThomas E. Bates, MD provides surgery in Swansboro, NC. The most common types of surgeons are: General, Cardiovascular, Otolaryngology, Neurological, Reconstructive, Neonatal and Orthopedic.
Please call Thomas E. Bates, MD at (910) 332-3800 to schedule an appointment in Swansboro, NC or to get more information.