Luke Bates, DPM

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Carilion Clinic / Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine	Podiatry	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on September 02, 2025 -

ECU Health Orthopedics - Roanoke Rapids - 171 NC Highway 125 Suite A

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Comment - “ Best doctor by far I have ever h... ”

Best doctor by far I have ever had

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“Best doctor by far I have ever h...”

Best doctor by far I have ever had

Anonymous 09/02/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 15, 2025 -

ECU Health Orthopedics - Roanoke Rapids - 171 NC Highway 125 Suite A

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Comment - “ Dr Bates very clear on options a... ”

Dr Bates very clear on options and treatment. He is also compassionate.

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“Dr Bates very clear on options a...”

Dr Bates very clear on options and treatment. He is also compassionate.

Anonymous 08/15/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 04, 2025 -

ECU Health Orthopedics - Roanoke Rapids - 171 NC Highway 125 Suite A

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Comment - “ Dr Bates is wonderful. He goes a... ”

Dr Bates is wonderful. He goes above & beyond when caring for his patients.

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“Dr Bates is wonderful. He goes a...”

Dr Bates is wonderful. He goes above & beyond when caring for his patients.

Anonymous 08/04/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 28, 2025 -

ECU Health Orthopedics - Roanoke Rapids - 171 NC Highway 125 Suite A

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Comment - “ Very attentive and professional.... ”

Very attentive and professional.

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“Very attentive and professional....”

Very attentive and professional.

Anonymous 07/28/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 14, 2025 -

ECU Health Orthopedics - Roanoke Rapids - 171 NC Highway 125 Suite A

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Comment - “ Dr Bates was very professional a... ”

Dr Bates was very professional and answered all my questions.

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“Dr Bates was very professional a...”

Dr Bates was very professional and answered all my questions.

Anonymous 07/14/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 24, 2025 -

ECU Health Orthopedics - Roanoke Rapids - 171 NC Highway 125 Suite A

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Comment - “ Dr. Bates is the most profession... ”

Dr. Bates is the most professional, helpful, attentive doctor I've ever experienced. He goes way beyond the scope of his duties. Without him I probably would not have my feet, or the very be able to walk. I could not ask for a better doctor.

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“Dr. Bates is the most profession...”

Anonymous 08/24/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 11, 2025 -

ECU Health Orthopedics - Roanoke Rapids - 171 NC Highway 125 Suite A

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Comment - “ Dr. Bates always explain my care... ”

Dr. Bates always explain my care plan, demonstrates the exercises I need to do at home to continue my progress, and listens to my concerns and answers accordingly.

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“Dr. Bates always explain my care...”

Dr. Bates always explain my care plan, demonstrates the exercises I need to do at home to continue my progress, and listens to my concerns and answers accordingly.

Anonymous 08/11/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 28, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Bates is a fine Doctor... ”

Dr. Bates is a fine Doctor

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“Dr. Bates is a fine Doctor...”

Dr. Bates is a fine Doctor

Anonymous 07/28/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 17, 2025 -

ECU Health Orthopedics - Roanoke Rapids - 171 NC Highway 125 Suite A

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Comment - “ I was very pleased with Dr Bates... ”

I was very pleased with Dr Bates.

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“I was very pleased with Dr Bates...”

I was very pleased with Dr Bates.

Anonymous 07/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 06, 2025 -

ECU Health Orthopedics - Roanoke Rapids - 171 NC Highway 125 Suite A

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Comment - “ I've always had good experiences... ”

I've always had good experiences with Dr. Bates.

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“I've always had good experiences...”

I've always had good experiences with Dr. Bates.

Anonymous 07/06/2025

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ECU Health Orthopedics - Roanoke Rapids

ECU Health North Hospital

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Nagarjuna Yerra, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician

Katie O'Connor, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Raven Deloatch, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician

Douglas Ericson, MD - Diagnostic Radiologist

Michelle Jane Terry, NP - Nurse Practitioner

Sheriff Shittu, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Physician

Marzena Szafran, CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Panya Henry, - Nurse Practitioner

Lawrence Singer, MD - Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Dr Cecilia Nashatizadeh, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Hospitalist

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