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Dr. James L Gates M. D., OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. James L Gates M. D.

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

4/5(25)
3311 Prescott Rd Suite 410 Alexandria LA, 71301
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Dr. James Gates is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Gates specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Gates can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Gates can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.

Education and Training

La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1982

Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1982

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Dr. James L Gates M. D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3311 Prescott Rd Suite 410

3311 Prescott Rd Suite 410 -
Alexandria, LA 71301
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New patients: 337-942-2323
http://wwwalexandriawomenscenter.com

230 HOSPITAL PLZ -
WESTON, WV 26452
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New patients: 304-269-8000

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Dr. James L Gates M. D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 25 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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