First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Dr. Michael Oates, MD
Mount Carmel, IL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Clinical Overview
Dr. Michael Oates, MD works in Mount Carmel, IL as
Dr. Oates graduated from SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES in 1983. At present, Dr. Oates has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times.
Dr. Oates is affiliated with Dorminy Medical Center and Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital.
Dr. Oates is accepting new patients.
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Office Locations
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Wabash General Hospital1418 College Dr, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
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Breckinridge Memorial Hospital1011 Old Highway 60, Hardinsburg, KY 40143
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Dorminy Medical Center200 Perry House Rd, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
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Emanuel Medical Center117 Kite Rd, Swainsboro, GA 30401
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5.0
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Patient Reviews
Aug 25, 2026
I worked with Dr M Oates for many years in Newberry, Mi at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. Easily the BEST provider I had the privilege of working with. I am retired now, but I would absolutely want him to treat me and/or my loved ones if needed.
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Medical Expertise & Background
Specialties*
Emergency Medicine
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Dr. Michael Oates, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Oates accepts First Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City and Cigna as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Oates accepts here.
Dr. Oates's office is located at 1418 College Dr Mount Carmel, IL 62863. Get a map and directions to Dr. Oates's office here.
Dr. Oates has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.
Dr. Oates has been practicing as an Emergency Medicine Physician for 43 years.
Education & Credentials
Medical Education
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SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES
1983
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