- medical school: Duke University School of Medicine
- residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
- fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
- board certification: Diplomate, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, American Board of Pediatrics, 1997-present
Michael Bates, MD, PhD, Division Chief
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expertise
congenital disorders of the digestive system, celiac disease
bio
Dr. Bates has been chief of the division of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Dayton Children's Hospital since 2015. He has been named one of the Best Doctors in America - a doctor that other doctors trust the most - multiple times, including in 2019. He came to Dayton from Mission Children's Specialists of Asheville, North Carolina. But he's no stranger to the Buckeye state. He received his pediatric and pediatric gastroenterology training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and was then a faculty member there for 10 years. Dr. Bates earned his bachelor of science, medical degree, and Ph.D. at Duke University. He has more than 40 papers and chapters in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks and has had research funded by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Bates has special interests in treating children with congenital and genetic disorders of the digestive system and celiac disease. When asked why he chose to specialize in pediatric gastroenterology he responded, "I enjoy the breadth of pediatric gastroenterology. We see patients of all ages with conditions ranging from relatively simple and self-limited to very complex, chronic conditions. And talking with kids about pooping keeps you from taking yourself too seriously!" One of his favorite things about working with children is "their capacity to be a kid no matter what is happening".
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conditions you can schedule for:
- General gastroenterology
- Inflammatory bowel disease - Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
- Liver problems - hepatitis, biliary atresia, increased liver enzymes, jaundice
- Short gut/short bowel syndrome
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11/05/24
Dr. Bates has been caring for my daughter since she was a baby and has always provided her with the best, most thorough care and consideration.
10/22/24
I was very impressed with Dr Bates. He spent time listening and asking questions about my daughters problems and offered a solution and options for the future.
10/17/24
I love that Dr Bates listened & didn't just jump to a bunch of necessary tests & treatments but instead took a slower more conservative approach to start with the understanding that our son may or may not need further testing. We also appreciated that he took the time to listen to us & answer all our questions. Also that he was so thorough that he even looked at our family do tor's notes & our son's growth chart.
09/17/24
Dr. Bates was such a breath of fresh air when it comes to doctors! He listened and asked questions that made my child feel seen and heard. He was kind, thoughtful, generous with his time, thorough in his exam, and made us feel so comfortable. We are so glad we chose him and Dayton Children's for our child's care.
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