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Michael Bates, MD
4.9 of 5 stars from 648 reviews
Specialties:
  • Hip
  • Knee
Fellowship Trained:
  • Hip & Knee
Clinic Locations
Charlotte Urgent Care Logo
Center City Charlotte Urgent Care 2001 Randolph Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28207
Mallard Creek Surgery Center
Mallard Creek Surgery Center 9848 North Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28262
University | Charlotte Orthopedics
University 9848 North Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28262
My Team
  • Medical Assistant: Sana Tate
  • Surgery Scheduler: Sana Tate
Kierra Gipson-Leroux, PA-C
Chase Johnston, PA-C
Education
  • Danville Regional Medical Center School of Nursing - Diploma of Nursing
  • Old Dominion University - Bachelor of Science
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine
  • Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center - Resident Physician
  • Hospital for Special Surgery - Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
Practice
  • Specializes in Adult Reconstruction
  • Specializes in Total Knee Replacements
  • Specializes in Anterior & Posterior Hip Replacement
  • Specializes in Partial Knee Replacements
  • Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • Reviewer: Journal of Arthroplasty
  • Editorial board member: Techniques in Orthopaedics
Awards
Research
  • The role of robotic surgery on alignment and polyethylene deformation patterns in unicondylar knee arthroplasty, Currently submitted and under review by Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
  • Utility of repeat aspirations for periprosthetic infection, Abstract submitted for AAOS 2017 meeting
  • The effect of radiotherapy on upper extremity soft tissue sarcomas, Designed research project to analyze the effects of RT on soft tissue sarcomas.
  • Radiation induced pathologic fracture outcomes, Poster presentation at 2013 CTOS national meeting
  • Extensor mechanism disruption after total knee arthroplasty: A review, Published in Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Feb 2015
  • Early polyethylene fracture of Vitamin-E infused HXLPE: A case report, Published in Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery: Case Reporter July 2015

Presentations

  • The Effect of radiotherapy on upper extremity soft tissue sarcomas, Presented at 2013 North Carolina Orthopaedic Association
  • The effect of radiotherapy on upper and lower extremity soft tissue sarcomas, Presented at 2013 North Carolina Orthopaedic Association & Presented at 2014 AAOS national meeting (Co-author presentation)
  • Sarcoma research (above) Presented at 2012 Annual Research day with Dr. Richard Gelberman of Washington University as visiting professor
Testimonials

I am impressed with the informative information received by Dr. BATES. I feel like I will be in safe hands and l my goals with the positive feed back from Dr. Bates will be met. I will refer this establishment with great pleasure.

- Tina G

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Webinars

August 19th, 2025

Early Recovery After Total Joint Replacement with Dr. Bates

Early Recovery After Total Joint Replacement with Dr. Michael Bates, Hip & Knee Surgeon at OrthoCarolina's University location. In this webinar, Dr. Bates discusses total joint replacements, pain management, preventing complications, and returning to daily activities post-operation.

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Blog Posts

Exercising with Hip & Knee Arthritis
September 25th, 2020

Exercising with Hip & Knee Arthritis

When your arthritis flares up, getting active may be the last thing you want to do. However, exercise plays an important role in managing arthritis pain and stiffness. 

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PA-C - Physician Assistant
August 22nd, 2020

What Is IT Band Syndrome?

Although IT band injuries come on quickly, they typically result from an existing muscle imbalance as opposed to an acute injury.

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PA-C - Physician Assistant
August 22nd, 2020

What Is IT Band Syndrome?

Although IT band injuries come on quickly, they typically result from an existing muscle imbalance as opposed to an acute injury.

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The Pros & Cons of Bilateral Knee Replacement
July 30th, 2020

The Pros & Cons of Bilateral Knee Replacement

A bilateral knee replacement is when both knees are replaced during the same surgical procedure. Learn which patients are strong candidates for this procedure and the challenges during and after surgery.

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