Dr. Bates has been in private practice in Plano since 1999. She is proud to be a member of the community, and has been privileged to help many patients over the years.Dr. Bates has served as chief of medicine at Medical Center of Plano, and is a regular local speaker on a variety of medical topics.Dr. Bates is Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the @National Board of Medical Examiners, and certified by Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation in age-management medicine. In addition, she has completed training in medically supervised weight loss and bioidentical hormone replacement pellet therapy. She is currently working on a Board Certification and Fellowship in anti-aging and regenerative medicine.She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Lamar University and received her medical degree (M.D.) from UT Southwestern DallasShe is an active member of:American Medical Association (AMA)Dallas County Medical SocietyAmerican Society of Internal MedicineInternational Association of Physicians in Aesthetic medicineAge-management Medical GroupAmerican Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)Dr. Bates is passionate about wellness, prevention and optimal health. She recognizes the important role lifestyle plays, and helps patients with nutrition and weight management to achieve optimal health. She attends regular medical conferences and is an avid reader, staying up to date with the latest information to help patients receive exemplary care and improve their quality of life.For more information visit:drbateswellness.combateswellnesscenter.com