Orthopaedics
Aaron Bates, M.D.
Fleming Island, FL
Dr. Aaron M. Bates is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He treats athletes and active individuals with musculoskeletal injuries, focusing on shoulder conditions, knee ligament tears, rotator cuff injuries, and other sports-related disorders. His expertise includes arthroscopic techniques for shoulder and knee repairs, ligament reconstructions such as ACL repairs, and management of cartilage injuries. Dr. Bates serves as team physician for t
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- University of Maryland School of Medicine — M.D.
- Baylor College of Medicine — Fellowship, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- University of Florida, Jacksonville — Residency, Orthopedic Surgery
- National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD — Internship, General Surgery
- Towson State University — Undergraduate, 1994
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionSports InjuriesRotator Cuff RepairShoulder SurgeryKnee SurgeryMusculoskeletal Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice