Eric R Bates, MD

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June 24, 2026 - "[...] Dr Bates [...] is attentive, has a great patient relationship ability, and provides great care."

June 17, 2026 - "Dr Bates is a great person and Doctor. His demeanor keeps you at ease."

June 12, 2026 - "All caregivers should emulate Dr. Bates"

June 4, 2026 - "Dr. Bates is an experienced and very knowledgeable cardiologist. He also is generous with his time. We had an extensive and very useful conversation about my cardiology concerns."

June 3, 2026 - "I was VERY impressed by the thoroughness of Dr. Bates' exam and his attention to my issues. In addition, he was very congenial and pleasant to talk to."

May 27, 2026 - "Just simply, Dr.Bates and [...] demonstrated absolutely the best medical protocol and concerns"

May 15, 2026 - "Dr. Bates outstanding. Answered all of my questions. Wonderful doctor. 5 stars and more."

April 5, 2026 - "Dr. Bates rocks!"

March 20, 2026 - "My first appointment with Dr. Bates went great. [...] After long explanation of what's been going on Dr Bates jumped right in and had patience with me. There was a lot to go over. I know that my care and treatment will be excellent."

March 20, 2026 - "Dr Bates is a very good doctor who is very knowledgeable and friendly."

March 18, 2026 - "Dr Bates is the best! He has been my Cardiologist for [...] years and has followed me closely through every [...], [...] and continues to watch my medical needs closely."

March 11, 2026 - "Dr Bates is great! He is very thorough and reviews my other health problems and their potential relationship to my cardiac problem. None of my other doctors do this. He also goes through my chart and clears out old or duplicate info or prescriptions that others have not."

January 21, 2026 - "I am so grateful for having the opportunity to meet with Dr. Bates. I chose Michigan because it is the absolutely best care available not only in our region, but perhaps one of the finest in the country. And Dr. Bates reputation as a leading Cardiologist precedes him. [...] Very friendly and he seems like a wonderful person."

December 19, 2025 - "Dr. Bates should be the advisor to all new physicians on patient interaction."

November 26, 2025 - "Dr. Bates is a wonderful doctor! He took the time to go over every single concern I had. Very grateful for him!"

November 19, 2025 - "I have been a patient of Dr. Bates for many years and consider myself fortunate to have him as my cardiologist."

November 13, 2025 - "Dr Bates is a wonderful doctor, very concern about his patients!"

November 11, 2025 - "I was impressed by how familiar Dr. Bates was with my medical history. He obviously was well prepared for my appointment."

November 5, 2025 - "Dr Bates is great! I hope he never retires!"

October 30, 2025 - "Dr. Bates was professional, kind, respectful and answered all of my questions."

October 29, 2025 - "Dr. Eric Bates is very concerned and emphatic!"

October 28, 2025 - "Dr Bates was great, explaining everything"

October 17, 2025 - "Dr.Bates is the best! [...]"

October 4, 2025 - "Dr. Bates is knowledgeable, interested in his patients (me), encouraging, good at explaining things"

October 3, 2025 - "Dr Bates is outstanding."

September 29, 2025 - "Dr.Bates treated me like I was a good friend small talk then took time to address each medication. He made an important judgement call on an inportant medication in a way that made good sense and I understood."

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