Dr. Wright Bates, MD
Concierge OBGYN physician, Birmingham, AL
Baylor Scott & White HealthDr. Bates is a Concierge OBGYN physician and Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple.
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About Dr. Bates
Dr. Bates earned his MD in 1991 and finished his OB/GYN residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 1995. He completed a reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in 2001. Earlier, he practiced obstetrics and gynecology in rural Georgia and served on the faculty at Wilford Hall Medical Center.
He then spent more than 10 years as fellowship and division director at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he became a tenured full professor. Today he is Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple. His focus includes polycystic ovarian syndrome and its metabolic effects, and many aspects of infertility including IVF.
He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and given hundreds of presentations.
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Patient reviews
"Creates a positive and friendly atmosphere and provides clear and detailed information."
"Always listens carefully to my concerns. As a patient, I appreciate that."
My experience was pleasant.
"I had to wait a little bit during my appointment because of an emergency that Dr. Bates was attending to. Nevertheless, the nurses were apologetic and explained things to me. They frequently checked on me. Overall, my experience was pleasant. I'll recommend Dr. Bates. "
Dr. Bates has a great bedside manner, is honest and very competitive.
"Dr. Bates has a great bedside manner, is honest and very competitive. I cannot say enough about Dr. Bates. I was switching over from IUI to IVF and he explained the process to me very well. He is caring, kind and answered all my questions. "
Things went well thanks to him and to the nurses behind him.
"My husband and I now have a beautiful son. Things went well thanks to him and to the nurses behind him. They are all like family to us now. We trust them wholeheartedly and would not want to go through this journey with any other doctor. "
Questions patients ask
Is Dr. Bates board certified?
Yes. Dr. Bates is certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is also a subspecialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Where did Dr. Bates train?
Dr. Bates earned his MD in 1991 and completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 1995. He finished a fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in 2001.
Where does Dr. Bates see patients?
Dr. Bates sees patients at Baylor Scott & White Clinic in Temple, TX and College Station, TX.
What ages does Dr. Bates see?
Dr. Bates sees adolescents ages 12 to 18, adults and geriatric patients.
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