Steven Bates, MD

Dr. Steven Bates embodies a unique blend of academic excellence and hands-on surgical expertise. Graduating at the top of his class from Chicago Medical School in 2000, he distinguished himself as a member of the esteemed Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. His foundation in biological sciences from the University of California, Davis, laid the groundwork for a career defined by innovation and compassion.

Dr. Bates honed his surgical skills through an intensive six-year residency in plastic surgery at Stanford University, where he not only mastered complex procedures but also contributed to groundbreaking research in wound healing. His commitment to global health led him on multiple medical missions, enriching both his practice and the lives of those he served.

A year spent as a clinical instructor in Hand and Microsurgery at UCLA further solidified his expertise before he embraced the opportunity to join the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Here, he continues to transform lives through a diverse array of plastic surgery techniques, always with a patient-centered approach.