Today, in our 3rd physician profile, you'll meet iMedExchange advisor Dr. Ramona Bates.
Name: Ramona Bates, MD
Location: Little Rock, AR
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Residency, etc.: I did a Flexible Internship at Earl K Long Hospital in Baton Rouge, then a general surgery residency at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, WV, and a plastic surgery residency at Boston University Hospital.
Practice environment: It's truly a solo practice. I do everything from seeing patients, doing procedures and running the business, to returning phone calls and making appointments. Fridays are set aside for reading journals, doing small scar revisions in the office and personal errands.
Why I chose my specialty: I was inspired by the hand surgery and reconstructive surgery that plastic surgeons are trained to do.
Favorite 'off call' activities: Quilting or sewing in general, and walking the dog
Why I'm an iMedExchange advisor: I joined because I want to be a part of where medicine is going, to learn more about the technology available, and to perhaps interact with other physicians around the country.
