Dr. Bates did his undergraduate work in Animal Sciences at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. He came to Philadelphia to complete his Masters in Animal Sciences at Drexel University before completing his Veterinary education at the University of Pennsylvania.

   Dr. Bates has interests in a wide array of internal medicine cases, especially those involving endocrine and gastrointestinal diseases. He also has a strong interest in radiology, and was a two-time recipient of the Preston Memorial Scholarship in Radiology and the recipient of the award for Excellence in Radiology as a senior veterinary student at the University of Pennsylvania.

   Dr. Bates enjoys spending his free time spoiling his two cats, Zander and Peach, as well as playing tennis and visiting the many wonderful coffee shops that Philadelphia has to offer.