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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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05/12/20
Michael Bates was very thorough with explaining lab results, things that could possibly be changed. The nurse was very except ... exceptional, and went through epic very thoroughly. Went through medications, past history, surgery. Got out the poop chart. So yes, she was very thorough, and the Dr was too. Thanks.
05/07/20
Dr. Bates was very considerate and respectful and professional.
05/04/20
We always have a good experience will all of the Doctors and Nurses at children's hospital my Grandson has been with them since birth he's a special need they show respect for him
04/24/20
Dr. Bates is a great physician. He listens and cares about my son's care. His staff are efficient and always return calls quickly.
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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