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Dr. Jackson Gates, MD

Concierge Pathology, Atlanta, GA

Medical Diagnostic Choices
5.0 (13 reviews)

Dr. Jackson Gates is a board-certified pathologist at Medical Diagnostic Choices in Atlanta, Georgia.

777 Cleveland Avenue Southwest, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30344
At a glance
Board certified
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Licensed in
GA

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About Dr. Gates

Dr. Jackson Gates is a board-certified pathologist at Medical Diagnostic Choices in Atlanta, Georgia. The practice describes itself as a telemedicine/telepathology and direct-patient care practice that is self-pay. He is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.

Dr. Gates completed his general medical education at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and a five-year general pathology and laboratory medicine residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. At Emory he trained under gastrointestinal pathologist Dr. Robert Pascal, cytopathologist Dr. Zuher M. Naib, and hematopathology professor Dr. Victor Napoli. He also holds a certificate for interpreting gynecological and non-gynecological liquid-based cytology samples, and has maintained proficiency testing standing with the College of American Pathologists and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

He serves as Founder and President of Medical Diagnostic Choices, whose current medical practice was initiated in 2009. He founded The Institute of Pathology and Laboratory Medical Science to advance communication and best practices between physicians, laboratory medicine specialists, and other healthcare professionals. Medical Diagnostic Choices is a multi-specialty practice combining general adult primary care with same-day rapid diagnostic pathology testing and general clinical laboratory testing.

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Education and credentials

Education
Completed general medical education and training at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) in Augusta, Georgia
Residency
Completed a five-year general pathology and laboratory medicine residency training at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
Training
Holds a certificate of completion of training to interpret gynecological (Pap smear) and non-gynecological liquid-based cytological samples (Cytyc Corporation, Massachusetts)
Training
Has maintained a record of proficiency in the Nationally Required Cytology Proficiency Testing administered by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
Board certified
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Location

777 Cleveland Avenue Southwest, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30344
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Recognition and research

Teaching and research roles

Founder and President of Medical Diagnostic Choices (MDC), a multi-specialty medical practice in Atlanta, GA.
Medical director
several community hospital and independent medical laboratories, including Camden Medical Center (St. Marys, GA), Riverton Memorial Hospital (Riverton, WY), Doctors Laboratory Inc. (Valdosta, GA), and Smith-Northview Hospital (Valdosta, GA); some of these laboratories were accredited by the College of American Pathologists and The Joint Commission under his directorship
Founded The Institute of Pathology and Laboratory Medical Science, a medical non-profit providing pathology/laboratory consulting, medical-legal case review, and continuing education.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing!

"Guided me in choosing the best treatment option."

FMDD UserMay 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome!

"Very professional care and consult."

FMDD UserDec 2023
Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

"Enlightened me about my condition,"

FMDD UserOct 2023
Rated 5 out of 5

Dr. Gates is incredible!

"Dr. Gates is incredible! He checks to see that my blood pressure and tachycardia are in check. I wish every patient could access a doctor who cares as much as he does. excellent bedside manner too."

FMDD UserOct 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

He cares for his patients

"He cares for his patients and makes sure you understand everything. My life was literally restored to me by Dr. Gates."

FMDD UserSep 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

I have nothing but praise

"I have nothing but praise for Dr. Gates. I had to see three or four doctors at the time due to a number of medical issues. But Dr. Gates took care of all of my medical needs, including my painful arthritis, high blood pressure, kidney infections, crohn's disease, and a benign skin complications I had. Having one doctor take care of all of my medical needs is wonderful."

FMDD UserJul 2022

Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Gates board certified?

Yes. Dr. Gates is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.

Where did Dr. Gates train?

Dr. Gates completed a five-year general pathology and laboratory medicine residency training at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gates completed general medical education and training at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) in Augusta, Georgia.

Where is Dr. Gates's office?

Dr. Gates sees patients at Medical Diagnostic Choices, 777 Cleveland Avenue Southwest, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30344.

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