Dwight D. Bates, MD

Dwight D. Bates, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Ear Tubes (Tympanostomy Tubes)
- Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Sinus Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Tympanoplasty
- Debridement
- Tonsillectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Ear Drum Reconstruction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Ear Infections
- Otitis Externa
- Sleep Apnea
- Turbinate Hypertrophy
- Thyroid/Parathyroid Tumors/Adenomas
- Mucoceles
- Tinnitus
- Nasal Fractures
- Deviated Septum Surgery
- Chronic Nose Bleeds
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Sinus Cancer
- Smell and Taste Disorders
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation
- Thyroid Growths and Cancer
- Otitis Media
- Adenoids
- Snoring
- Vocal Cord BOTOX Injections
- Deviated Septum
- Nasal Polyps
- Sinusitis
- Tonsillitis
- Hearing Loss
- Tongue Tie
- Voice Disorders
- Chronic Ear Infections
Ratings and Reviews
4.7155 Ratings 25 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 4.8 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.8 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.8 |
CP spoke using clear language | 4.9 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.9 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.8 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.9 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.8 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.1 |
The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.
Patient Comments
- January 11, 2021Dr. Bates was very personal and had such a caring nature about him. He was excellent explaining what was going on with me as well as finding an additional concern to take care of. His personality came through with his interaction with me. He made eye contact and made me feel very comfortable. I would definitely recommend him to others.
- December 14, 2020very concerned about my dry mouth and even said he would contact my prior visit with neurologist.
- December 3, 2020Dr. Bates described the problem & the possible solutions & likely outcome of each possibility. He was very clear about my options & helpful.
- December 1, 2020good experience.
- November 24, 2020Pleasant and nice doctor.
- October 27, 2020Dr Bates and the nurse were very nice and not rushed .
- October 26, 2020Doctor was nice and caring he listen to me and told me in way I can understand. #1. *Dr. Dwight Bates.
- October 13, 2020Dr. Bates is very knowledgeable, forthright, and always seeks the best outcome for his patients.
- September 29, 2020DR. Bates has always taken great care for me.
- September 19, 2020Dr. Bates is probably one of the kindest doctors I've ever seen
- September 9, 2020Best Doctor ever!!!
- September 7, 2020Dr. Bates has my utmost respect. He is a top notch medical professional.
- August 31, 2020Excellent. Having something cauterized in one's nose is not a picnic, but Dr. Bates was highly skilled and I was a willing participant!
- June 16, 2020One of my favorite providers. Have recommended family members to him.
- June 15, 2020Again, I would never want to change to another dr. Dr. Bates is not only kind, he is always very careful to explain what he is doing and what I will need to continue to do. Also let me know if he will need to see me again and why.
- May 25, 2020Keep up the good work Dr. Bates
- May 17, 2020excellent
- May 5, 2020Dr. Bates is a great doctor, not just because he's an excellent surgeon, but also because he looks at his patients as whole people- not just a list of symptoms.
- May 4, 2020#9. Could not have been better. A+.
- May 1, 2020Dr Bates is very knowledgeable and puts you at ease no matter what news he has to deliver. I would recommend him to anyone.
- April 3, 2020didn't talk in easy to understand lanuage .
- March 17, 2020The Best Doctor ever!!! Dr Dwight Bates!!!
- March 16, 2020This was my first visit with Dr. Bates, and I found him personable, caring and a source of good medical knowledge. The medication prescribed made me better, curing a long term sinus infection.
- February 26, 2020I would refer Dr. Bates
- February 26, 2020excellent experience
Locations
Ear, Nose and Throat Associates - Greensboro
Formerly known as Greensboro Ear, Nose and Throat Associates
Credentials
Education
- MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2001
Internship
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 2002
Residency
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 2006
Board Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Positions
- Physician - Wake Forest Health Network
Insurance
Wake Forest Baptist accepts most major health insurance plans for hospital, physician and clinic services and participates in Medicare and Medicaid government programs. For more information, visit Billing and Insurance.
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January 2019
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
LMC ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
BEECHSTREET PPO
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
PHCS/MULTIPLAN
CHC ONLY - contracts specific to support CHC
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
THN-TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
TRICARE
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC