Dr. Cates is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the care of fractures and post-traumatic reconstruction. He has particular interest in articular fractures (bone breaks near major joints), injuries to the pelvis and acetabulum, and fracture non-union and mal-union. Dr. Cates earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, TX, before completing an internship and residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He then completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
Languages
Ages Seen
- Adolescents (ages 12-18)
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Education
- Medical School: Ut Health Science Center At San Antonio (2002)
- Education: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (2002)
- Internship: Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center (2003)
- Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center (2007)
- Fellowship: Carolinas Medical Center (2008)
Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
