Dr. Richard D Bates MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
393 Long Rapids Rd Alpena MI, 49707About
Dr. Richard Bates is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Alpena, MI. Dr. Bates specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Bates can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Bates 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1988
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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