Dr. Stephen Kates, MD
Dr. Stephen Kates, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Richmond, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with VCU Medical Center Main Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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417 N 11th St Richmond, VA 23298Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kates
4.2
| 5 Star | 77% | 77% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 16% | 16% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Kates to family and friends is 4.225806 out of 5
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care philosophy
My practice focus is on Fracture Care in the Elderly and Adult Reconstructive Surgery and Musculoskeletal Infections. I am focused on improving the quality and safety of care.Orthopedic Surgery
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University Rochester
Residency Hospital, 1989Northwestern University Hosps
Internship Hospital, 1986Northwestern University
Residency Hospital, 1986Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1986Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1984
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
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
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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(804) 406-9834.
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