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Billings Area Office of Indian Health Service
My office hours
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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About
Bio
Currently the Chief of Pathology Services for the Billings Area of the Indian Health Service tasked with directorship of 5 moderate to high complexity labs and consultant for 5 other labs in the area.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Critical Care
Pathology
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121 Answers
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Bates jr.answered
Critical Care 24 years experience
Most likely no: Very rarely will this resolve without treatment. While it is possible for the pain to fade, it would be best to get evaluated by you medical care provider.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Bates jr.answered
Critical Care 24 years experience
Yes: Expected range is 5-50 at 2-3 weeks. Recheck at 4 weeks. Should rise. 5-426 is range at 4 weeks.
A 18-year-old female asked:
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Jul 20, 2014
I endorse Dr. Bates and welcome him to Healthtap. His responses are clear & accurate. He is providing an excellent to the public via Healthtap.
Jul 14, 2014
I recommend Dr.Bates for specializing in critical care medicine. It is a specialty only for some of the best internists.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Bates jr. is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I have reg periods, usually lasting 4 days..also feel slightly dizzy?
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank u soooo much I only wished u practiced in my city! :-)
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks the second doctor said the xray showed no sign of a aaa
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, MD
Graduated 1997MD
Residency
Wilford Hall Medical Center, USAF
Awards
Army Commendation Medical
Air Force Commendation Medal
Honorable Discharge U.S. Air Force, U.S.A.F.
Affiliations
College of American Pathologists
United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
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