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Dr. Thomas Vates, MD

Pediatric Urology* Age 61
Dr. Thomas Vates, MD
3.5 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Thomas Vates, MD

Pediatric Urology* Age 61
East Brunswick, NJ
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Thomas Vates, MD works in East Brunswick, NJ as a Pediatric Urology Specialist and has 35 years experience.

They are board certified in Pediatric Urology and graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1989. Dr. Vates completed a residency at Umdnj-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. At present, Dr. Vates has received an average rating of 3.5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. They are affiliated with Riverview Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Vates practices at Hackensack Meridian Medical Group in East Brunswick, NJ and has additional offices in Jackson, NJ and Neptune, NJ.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Locations

  1. 1 Hackensack Meridian Medical Group - Pediatric Urology
    620 Cranbury Rd Ste 111, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  2. 2 Hackensack Meridian Medical Group - Pediatric Urology
    27 S Cooks Bridge Rd Ste 2-20, Jackson, NJ 08527
  3. 3 Hackensack Meridian Medical Group - Pediatric Urology
    1944 State Route 33 Ste 203, Neptune, NJ 07753

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3.5
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (6)

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Specialties*
Pediatric Urology
Urology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Urology and Urology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Umdnj-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Childrens Hospital of Michigan
    1997
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Thomas Vates, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Vates accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Vates accepts here.

Dr. Vates has a star rating of 3.5/5 and has been reviewed 22 times.

Dr. Vates is board certified in Pediatric Urology and Urology.

Dr. Vates has been practicing as a Pediatric Urology Specialist for 35 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Riverview Medical Center
  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center
  • Jersey City Medical Center

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