Dr. Edward David Cates MD
Family Practitioner
5130 Corporate Center Ct Se Lacey WA, 98503About
Dr. Edward Cates is a family practitioner practicing in Lacey, WA. Dr. Cates specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Cates possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1998
University of Washington School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Hearing Loss
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Vascular Disease
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