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Dr. Jarod Cates, MD

Dr. Jarod Cates, MD

Pediatrics*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Jarod Cates, MD is a pediatrician in Lebanon, IN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He is not accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

2705 N Lebanon St Ste 415 Lebanon, IN 46052
(765) 485-8900

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cates specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Cates' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cates

3.7

18 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
61%
61%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
11%
11%
1 Star
22%
22%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 08, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Delphi, IN – Dec 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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West Lafayette, IN – Sep 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Karlee in Lafayette, IN – Feb 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
West Lafayette, IN – Mar 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jarod Cates, MD is a pediatrician in Lebanon, IN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Pediatrics

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  • Riley Hospital Chldrn-in University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2002

  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Office2705 N Lebanon St Ste 415 Lebanon, IN 46052
1
St. Vincent Medical Group Inc.2485 E Wabash St Frankfort, IN 46041
2
Witham Health Services2605 N Lebanon St Lebanon, IN 46052
3

Practice

Office915 Sagamore Pkwy W West Lafayette, IN 47906
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Franciscan Health Lafayette East

    1701 S Creasy Ln
    Lafayette, IN 47905
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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