Highlights
Languages
- English
About James E. Bates
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Physician Group Practice
Emory Healthcare Network
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Academic Title
Associate Professor
Year Started Practicing
2020
About the Provider
A board-certified radiation oncologist, James Bates, MD, specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancer and lymphoma. Dr. Bates treats patients at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown and Emory Proton Therapy Center. His areas of interest are head and neck cancer, late effects of cancer therapies and lymphoma.
Dr. Bates is an associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine.
Interpretive Services
Awards
Dr. Bates has received the following awards and honors:
- Society of Teaching Scholars Outstanding Resident Instructor Award, 2020
- Radiation Oncology Institute Publication Award – Honorable Mention, 2019
- Practical Radiation Oncology Reviewer Apprenticeship Program, 2018 – 2019
- ASTRO Resident Clinical/Basic Science Research Award, Clinical Category, 2017
Given for highest scoring clinical abstract by a resident at the ASTRO Annual Meeting - Brigid Leventhal Merit Award (Conquer Cancer Foundation), 2017
Given for highest scoring abstract by a resident/fellow in pediatric oncology at ASCO Annual Meeting - Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Summer Medical Fellow, 2012
Academic Profile
Winship Cancer Institute Profile
Locations
- Emory Proton Therapy Center
- 615 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308
- Get Directions
- phone: 833-377-6866
- Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
- 36 Linden Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-686-2391
Expertise
Education
- Residency: University of Florida Shands Hospital, Radiation Oncology, 2020
- Internship: University of Rochester Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2016
- Medical Education: University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, MD, 2015
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
262 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Getting my diagnosis was great news. I cannot say enough about how Dr. Bates and his associate made me comfortable...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Doctors and assistants have have been great and professional with me always guiding me through this journey
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Took the time to explain everything in detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Would recommend to any and everyone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr Bates is so good and cares about your health . Best Dr. Cant say enough about how excellent he is
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr Bates is always great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Very collabirative. Dr, nurses, me working as a team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
Couldn't be in better hands
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
First visit w Dr Bates, as he is covering while Dr Remick is on maternity leave. Clearly up to speed and engaged. Good interaction with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
I m new to Emory Healthcare and having to have all "new" providers.... After leaving past group that knew me well and I truly was happy with (due to distance/transportation no longer "doable for me & my family) I am feeling comfortable, coping well with your "program", and just really inclusive professional staff. Dr Bates certainly made me feel he had familiarized with my history & I felt secure. A+ for sure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr. Bates is an excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
I always recommend your Head And Neck clinic. Dr Bates is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Detailed and informative discussion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2025
Awesome experience with Dr. Bates and his associate Dr. Cates!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
Dr. Bates team is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
Don't change a thing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Dr. Bates is the best doctor I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Learned even more about my condition & alternatives for treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2025
I Did not ENCOUNTER Any Problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2025
I especially appreciate Dr Bates genuine caring concern for me as a patient. His calm relaxed demeanor is very reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Showed covers about my wellbeing abd comfort.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Bates did a great job explaining the positives and negatives of the upcoming treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2025
Dr Bates has taken very good care of me he's a excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Took time to explain all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Very Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of meeting with Dr . Bates
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Dr. Bates is an exceptionally talented physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Excellent explanations and bedside manner while providing professional and knowledgeable care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Dr. Bates was very attentive along with the resident.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Outstanding....I am thus far soooo please
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2024
Dr. Bates took 25 minutes to see me after my radiation treatment. It never takes that long to get ask a few questions by a Dr. When I was awaiting for Dr. Bates, after 20 minutes I walked out to the nurse's station to ask the nurse what is taking so long for the Dr. To come and see me then she stated I'll let him know again 10 minutes later he came in and asked a few general questions which I didn't hear nothing he said. My time is just as valuable than his time. Dr. Bates knew he was wrong because he came into the room apologizing for the delay. I was very upset how I got handled that day. Dr. Godette is the Doctor that have been seeing me. She is very prompted and she never had me waiting that long before. She is great for the Emory Cancer department.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Dr. Bates is excellent.