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congenital disorders of the digestive system, celiac disease
Dr. Bates has been chief of the division of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Dayton Children's Hospital since 2015. He has been named one of the Best Doctors in America - a doctor that other doctors trust the most - multiple times, including in 2019. He came to Dayton from Mission Children's Specialists of Asheville, North Carolina. But he's no stranger to the Buckeye state. He received his pediatric and pediatric gastroenterology training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and was then a faculty member there for 10 years. Dr. Bates earned his bachelor of science, medical degree, and PhD at Duke University. He has more than 40 papers and chapters in peer reviewed journals and textbooks and has had research funded by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Bates has special interests in treating children with congenital and genetic disorders of the digestive system and celiac disease. When asked why he chose to specialize in pediatric gastroenterology he responded, "I enjoy the breadth of pediatric gastroenterology. We see patients of all ages with conditions ranging from relatively simple and self-limited to very complex, chronis conditions. And talking with kids about pooping keeps you from taking yourself too seriously!" One of his favorite things about working with children is "their capacity to be a kid no matter what is happening".
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Provider Rating
10/26/21
We saw Dr. Bates on a second opinion from Wright Patterson to find out what was going on with my son, with a three month old 2 1/2 month illness that he's had and I just want to appreciate the thoroughness of Dr. Bates, and just, you know, how really nice he was to my my ex husband, and I we're no longer married and you know, that can be sort of awkward, but it wasn't and he was very professional, very thorough. And I have a lot of confidence in his ability to find out what's going on with my son. So again, thank you.
10/12/21
He is a very thoughtful, caring, good listening physician. Takes time, energy, understands your concerns. Gives great, thoughtful feedback.
08/05/21
Made my child feel comfortable, explained everything in a way easy to understand
07/15/21
Highly recommended. Very caring and attentive. Dr. Bates and his staff are exceptional.
Abnormal weight loss, Acute pancreatic diseases, Celiac disease, Chronic diarrhea, Chronic pancreatic diseases, Crohn's disease, Encopresis, Esoinophilic esophagitis, Failure to thrive, Feeding disorders, Gastroesophageal reflux, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Genetic conditions, GER, GI bleeding, Hepatitis, Hirschsprung's disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, Malabsorption, Metabolic conditions, Motility disorders, Peptic ulcer disease, Polyps and polyposis syndromes, Rectal bleeding, Severe constipation, Short bowel syndrome, Swallowing disorders, Ulcerative Colitis, Vomiting, Congenital disorders of the GI tract
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