
Dr. James L Gates M. D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
230 HOSPITAL PLZ WESTON WV, 26452About
Dr. James Gates is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Gates specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Gates can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Gates can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1982
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Practice At 3311 Prescott Rd Suite 410
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