Dr. Kenneth Robert Bates MD
Hospitalist
900 11th St Se Bandon OR, 97411About
Dr. Kenneth Bates is a hospitalist practicing in Bandon, OR. Dr. Bates specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Bates manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Bates works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
University of Calgary / Faculty of Medicine 1980
University of Newcastle Faculty of Health and Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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