Recommended Doctor
Rick GATES MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Indiana Indianapolis

Dr. Gates has been my physician since 1998. He has the best bedside manner, great personality and really makes you feel comfortable in what can be an uncomfortable exam. He takes the time to get to know you and your medical history and I feel that he actually LISTENS! I became pregnant at 35 and he of course treated me during my pregnancy. I ended up having major complications after my surgery and Dr. Gates, along with several other physicians worked tirelessly to get me healthy again. He even cancelled part of his spring break vacation to stay behind and monitor my condition. Simply amazing. This is a man that I recommend women to ALL the time! You will not be disappointed, and yes, he really does follow up with his patients personally...this is amazing in this day and age.

I had my kids with a GP. Referred by the GP to Dr. Gates for a tubal ligation. Then a couple of years later I had a D&C and I was followed for excessive bleeding which I just dealt with by diet and exercise. Finally diet and exercise didn't do enough and I needed medical intervention. Went in to his office and asked if he would do a hysterectomy. He had no problems performing a total hysterectomy on a 40 year old woman and suggested a laparoscopic procedure, which takes more time (and had a lower reimbursement from insurance). Within three weeks I was in the OR having the surgery. I was really impressed with my recovery time compared to friends who had the traditional abdominal cut. Three days after my surgery I was walking around the store and out to lunch. (Not like I was supposed to be doing that... but groceries don't buy themselves).

Besides being a skilled surgeon he has a good personality. Dr. Gates also phones his patients to check up on them rather than having the office nurse do it. I really think he is a proactive physician who cares about womens' health.