About Dr. Bates

Board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, Dr. Bates is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, among other organizations.

Expertise

He recently cared for patients at Plastic Surgery Consultants in Columbia, South Carolina, providing advanced plastic and reconstructive surgical services. He also served as clinical faculty at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of General Surgery, in Lansing, Michigan.

Background

Dr. Bates graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of South Carolina in Columbia and earned his medical degree from Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. He then completed his general surgery residency at Beaumont Health in Farmington Hills, Michigan, serving as administrative chief resident, and completed his plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship there.