Dr. Richard Gates, MD, Indianapolis, IN | OB-GYN

About Dr. Richard Gates

Dr. Gates began his career as an undergraduate at the University of Notre Dame. With a BA in Economics/Professional Studies, he then completed medical school at the Indiana University School of Medicine, and his residency at St. Vincent Hospital. Dr. Gates has been Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1997. He is a member of the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG), the American College of Physician Executives, the Indianapolis Medical Society, as well as a Fellow member with the Indiana State Medical Association. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Gates has been honored with the following awards: Outstanding Gynecology Teacher for 1998, St. Vincent Hospital, the Excellence in Teaching Award for the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2000, the Outstanding Clinical Faculty for 2010, St. Vincent Hospital, and the “Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor Award”. His published articles include “A Morphometric Analysis of the Effect of Hydrocortisone-Heparin Induced Angiostasis in Microvessels,” 1988 and “Extramammary Paget’s Disease with Diffuse Involvement of the Lower Female Genito-Urinary System,” Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1996. Although medicine is his first passion, Dr. Gates is also involved with the community. He has served as the President of the Medical Staff and Vice-President of Medical Affairs for St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Medical Director for St. Vincent Women’s Hospital, served as President of the Board of Directors for OB/GYN of Indiana, and Team Captain for the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Dr. Gates has three children and his hobbies include time with his family, traveling, running, biking, swimming, and tennis. Dr. Gates is accepting new patients at the Indianapolis North and Zionsville locations.

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Popular visit reasons

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam

Birth Control / Contraception

Infertility Consultation

Menstrual Cramp(s)

New Patient Visit

OB-GYN Consultation

Vasomotor Symptoms

Vulvar Mass

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam

Birth Control / Contraception

Infertility Consultation

Menstrual Cramp(s)

Office location

Axia Women's Health

8091 Township Line Rd, Ste 206, Indianapolis, IN 46260

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Education and background

Practice names

Axia Women's Health

Board certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education and training

Medical School - Indiana University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
University of Notre Dame (Bachelor's)
St. Vincent Hospital (Residency)

Professional memberships

Indiana State Medical Association

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Outstanding Gynecology Teacher (1998)
Excellence in Teaching Award for the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2000)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1306812078

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Dr. Richard Gates works with Axia Women's Health.

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Dr. Richard Gates's office is located at 8091 Township Line Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Gates have?

Dr. Richard Gates is certified by American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Richard Gates?

Dr. Richard Gates frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Birth Control / Contraception, Infertility Consultation, New Patient Visit, and OB-GYN Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Richard Gates on their profile.