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Michael Bates, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Greenville, NC

MichaelJohnBatesMD

Thoracic Surgery Greenville, NC

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Director Thoracic Transplant, Program Director Thoracic Residency, Ochsner Clinic

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  • Office

    115 Heart Dr
    Greenville, NC 27834
    Phone+1 252-744-4400
    Fax+1 252-744-7624

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Abdominal Transplant Surgery, 2007 - 2008
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    Ochsner Clinic FoundationFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2005 - 2007
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    Ochsner Clinic FoundationResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2005
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - Present
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2002 - 2024
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2011 - 2017
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships