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James E. Bates Emory Faculty
James E. Bates Emory Faculty

James E. Bates, MD

Radiation Oncology

4.9 - 264 Ratings

Emory Proton Therapy Center

615 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308 +1 More Locations

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(404) 686-2391
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About

A board-certified radiation oncologist, James Bates, MD, specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancer and lymphoma. Dr. Bates treats patients at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown and Emory Proton Therapy Center. His areas of interest are head and neck cancer, late effects of cancer therapies and lymphoma.

Dr. Bates is an associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Physician Group Practice
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Academic Title

  • Associate Professor

Academic Profile

Year Started Practicing

  • 2020

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Locations

Emory Proton Therapy Center

615 Peachtree Street Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30308

833-377-6866 Get Directions
Emory Proton Therapy Center location map

Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown

36 Linden Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30308

404-686-2391 Get Directions
Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown location map

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 264 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-05-08

Dr Bates is the best Dr and so good!! He is amazing !!love Emory

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-05-01

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-10

Getting my diagnosis was great news. I cannot say enough about how Dr. Bates and his associate made me comfortable...

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-10

Doctors and assistants have have been great and professional with me always guiding me through this journey

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-26

Took the time to explain everything in detail.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-17

Would recommend to any and everyone

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-05

Dr Bates is so good and cares about your health . Best Dr. Cant say enough about how excellent he is

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-02

Dr Bates is always great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-23

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-29

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-23

Very collabirative. Dr, nurses, me working as a team

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-06

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-16

Couldn't be in better hands

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-14

First visit w Dr Bates, as he is covering while Dr Remick is on maternity leave. Clearly up to speed and engaged. Good interaction with him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-19

I m new to Emory Healthcare and having to have all "new" providers.... After leaving past group that knew me well and I truly was happy with (due to distance/transportation no longer "doable for me & my family) I am feeling comfortable, coping well with your "program", and just really inclusive professional staff. Dr Bates certainly made me feel he had familiarized with my history & I felt secure. A+ for sure.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-18

Dr. Bates is an excellent doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-18

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-27

I always recommend your Head And Neck clinic. Dr Bates is the best

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-17

Detailed and informative discussion

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-12

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-30

Awesome experience with Dr. Bates and his associate Dr. Cates!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-27

Dr. Bates team is excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-13

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-27

Don't change a thing

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-25

Dr. Bates is the best doctor I have ever had.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-07

Learned even more about my condition & alternatives for treatment

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-02

I Did not ENCOUNTER Any Problems

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-02

I especially appreciate Dr Bates genuine caring concern for me as a patient. His calm relaxed demeanor is very reassuring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-31

Showed covers about my wellbeing abd comfort.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-30

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-13

Dr. Bates did a great job explaining the positives and negatives of the upcoming treatment plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-11

Dr Bates has taken very good care of me he's a excellent doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-06

Took time to explain all

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-05

Very Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-03

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of meeting with Dr . Bates

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-29

Dr. Bates is an exceptionally talented physician.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-24

Excellent explanations and bedside manner while providing professional and knowledgeable care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-16

Dr. Bates was very attentive along with the resident.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-16

Outstanding....I am thus far soooo please

Credentials

Education

  • Residency: University of Florida Shands Hospital, Radiation Oncology, 2020
  • Internship: University of Rochester Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2016
  • Medical Education: University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, MD, 2015

Awards

Dr. Bates has received the following awards and honors:

  • Society of Teaching Scholars Outstanding Resident Instructor Award, 2020
  • Radiation Oncology Institute Publication Award – Honorable Mention, 2019
  • Practical Radiation Oncology Reviewer Apprenticeship Program, 2018 – 2019
  • ASTRO Resident Clinical/Basic Science Research Award, Clinical Category, 2017
    Given for highest scoring clinical abstract by a resident at the ASTRO Annual Meeting
  • Brigid Leventhal Merit Award (Conquer Cancer Foundation), 2017
    Given for highest scoring abstract by a resident/fellow in pediatric oncology at ASCO Annual Meeting
  • Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Summer Medical Fellow, 2012