
Dr. Jonathan L Kates MD
Orthopedist
540 S Governors Ave Suite 201 Dover DE, 19904About
Dr. Jonathan Kates is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Dover, DE. Dr. Kates specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Kates tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1975
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Lawrence Piccioni MD260 Beiser Blvd Dover DE 19904
- Dr. Steven E Tooze M.D.720 S Queen St Dover DE 19904
- Dr. Eric T Schwartz MD230 Beiser Blvd Dover DE 19904
- Dr. Gabriel Edward Lewullis M.D.240 Beiser Blvd Dover DE 19904
- Dr. Michael Lyn Mattern M.D.724 S New St Dover DE 19904
- Dr. J Hamilton Easter M.D.720 S Queen St Dover DE 19904
Nearest Hospitals
BAYHEALTH - MILFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
21 WEST CLARKE AVENUE MILFORD DE 19963UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWNl
100 BROWN STREET CHESTERTOWN MD 21620