Dr. Joe Cates, MD
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Dr. Joe Cates, MD
Vascular Surgery
Dr. Joe Cates, MD is a vascular surgeon in Overland Park, KS and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cates has extensive experience in Peripheral Vascular Procedures, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection. He graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Research Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
Kansas City Vascular and General Surgery - Overland Park
Kansas City Vascular and General Surgery - Clinton
At a Glance
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Cates specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Vascular Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Cates' Reviews
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I am a member of Midwest Physicians, an integrated, multi-specialty group that strives to provide high quality, compassionate healthcare in a caring, affordable, timely and accessible manner. Our doctors collaborate with patients, their physician...read morebiography
This physician is accepting telehealth visits.Dr. Joe Cates is a board-certified and fellowship trained vascular and general surgeon with Kansas City Vascular & General Surgery Group. He is affiliated with the HCA Midwest Health hospitals in the...read moreVascular Surgery
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University Of Kansas Medical Center
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
Residency HospitalUniversity Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Missouri–kansas City School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1987
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Learn more about medical license public record checkThe Squire - Dr. Cates listed as one of the Top Surgeons in Kansas City
Alpha Omega Alpha
University of Missouri at Kansas City Award for Surgical Excellence
UCLA Golden Heart Award, Department of Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Administrative Chief Resident, Division of General Surgery
Golden Scalpel Award
Ingram’s Magazine - Dr. Cates featured in the Top Doctors issue
Victor Wilson Memorial Scholarship, St. Louis Friends of UMCK Scholarship, University of Missouri Scholar
Kansas City Super Doc, 2010
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 25
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home9% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
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