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Dr. Robert Coats, MD

Dr. Robert Coats, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Coats, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Trinity Hospital and Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

101 E 87th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410
Telehealth available

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Dr. Coats' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Coats

3.3

19 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Janet Toney Laballiere – Jan 15, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Stephanie – Jan 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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C.Moore – Jul 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2019
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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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Schererville – Jan 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
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
5 people found this helpful
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Lisa Dailey for Thomas Miller – Nov 20, 2018
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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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Linda Ringl in Chicago, Ilinois – May 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Merrillville, IN – Aug 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
21 people found this helpful
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K in Merrillville, IN – Jan 23, 2016
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Dr. Robert Coats, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1998. He is affiliated with medical...read more
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Chicago Hospitals And Health System

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004
  • Wayne State University Detroit Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • University Of Toledo College Of Medicine And Life Sciences

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Merrillville Surgery Center LLC101 E 87th Ave Merrillville, IN 46410
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