Rodney K. Bates, M.D.
Dr. Rod Bates has been practicing Family Medicine in Lincoln County for nearly 45 years. He graduated from Berea College and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He is a member of the KAFP and AAFP. Dr. Bates is Board Certified in Family Medicine with a recertification due in 2019. Dr. Bates is the Chair for the local Board of Health, Credentialing Chair for Fort Logan Hospital, and member of the Risk Management Committee at Ephraim McDowell Hospital. Dr. Bates and his wife Cindy, share seven children and 16 grandchildren. He enjoys reading, UK sports, especially football, spending time with family, keeping up with advancements in medicine, being involved in medical care outside of private practice, and maintaining special relationships with his patient friends.