Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
About Mark W Bates
About the Provider
I got into medicine because I wanted to make an impact in the world, even when it’s just one person at a time. As a family medicine provider, I help patients of all ages address a wide variety of health concerns, though I’m especially passionate about senior health care.
My goal is to ensure my patients feel comfortable, well informed, and empowered to take the next step in their health care journey. I do my best to educate my patients and explain their options thoroughly so they can make informed decisions. You can always ask me anything, and if I don’t know the answer, I will strive to figure it out and educate both of us.
I truly enjoy getting to know my patients, sharing a laugh with them, and helping them reach their health goals. It’s extremely rewarding when I can make a difference in their health and quality of life.
Locations
- Corewell Health Home Based Primary Care - Byron Center
- 7751 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Suite C, Byron Center, MI 49315
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-267-0357
- fax: 616-878-3771
Experience
Education
- Residency: Resurrection Medical Center, Family Medicine, 1990
- Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1987
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1990
Insurance
- Aetna/Cofinity
- Align Senior Care MI
- BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Traditional
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross Complete
- Cigna
- Coventry First Health
- HAP/ASR
- Humana Military (Tricare East)
- McLaren Commercial
- McLaren Medicaid
- McLaren Medicare Advantage
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
- Molina Medicare
- Priority Health Choice Medicaid
- Priority Health HMO/PPO
- Priority Health Medicare Advantage
- Trinity Health Plan of MI
- UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
- UM Health Plan
- United Health Care Commercial
- United Health Care Dual Complete
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
57 ratings, 19 reviewsCorewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2026
I see him if needed and I talk to his office and they listen and followup with Dr Bates and answers me that day or the next.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2026
He is kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
I’m happy to have Dr Bates as my Physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Keep up the great work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Might have been good if he had read Wills chart prior to the visit. He looked at the problem list so needed to go back to check things and that is most likely the way things are for the first time. He is personable and did fine with the PE.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Very good excellent
- No RatingReviewed on 10/23/2025
Took time to ask and answer any questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
I gave these comments earlier. Anyway l, he’s phenomenal!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
No rushing, very comfortable
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
He is our Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
I have the utmost confidence in Dr Bates. He is very knowledgeable and as I previously mentioned, has much humanity! I can tell he really cares about his patients!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
I feel secure under his care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Thoughtful, thorough, kind, professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
Thank you Dr. Bates.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Seems I always forget something while the doctor is here. This was no exception.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2025
Very patient and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
He stays on till I cover all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
I am grateful,