Dr. James Richard Bates M.D.
Internist
450 S Kitsap Blvd Bldg. 1, Suite 250 Port Orchard WA, 98366About
Dr. James Bates is an internist practicing in Port Orchard, WA. Dr. Bates specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Bates provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1981
University of Mi Med Sch 1981
University of Michigan Medical School 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Urinary Incontinence
- High Cholesterol
- Enlarged Prostate
- Pain
- Stress Incontinence
- Vascular Disease
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