As a general surgeon, I enjoy the breadth of operations that we perform. Specifically, I like minimally invasive abdominal surgery, which includes laparoscopy and using the DaVinci robot for hernia repairs, gallbladders, and colon surgery. I also have training and background in broad-based rural general surgery including c-sections, benign gynecology, vasectomies and endovenous ablations.
I enjoy camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, yard work, grilling, and riding ATVs. My wife, Julia Bates, PA-C, and I keep busy with three children, two cats, and one dog.
Medical Education
University of Minnesota Medical School, Medicine
Residency
University of Minnesota Medical School, Surgery
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery