James Victor Gates, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
Welcome to the Baldwin Park Department of Pediatrics. Our goal is to provide for your child's medical and psychological needs in a friendly and caring atmosphere.
Biography
I have always had a strong interest in human biology and psychology. I chose a career in medicine in order to apply knowledge from these areas to improve the quality of human health and well-being. I have been with Kaiser Permanente since 1975 as a staff pediatrician, seeing general pediatric patients as well as children with school problems and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). I have been married to a wonderful woman since 1968. We have two great kids and two very cute grandsons.
About my practice
When I see your child for an office visit, I think the following are essential: 1. I will listen to all your questions and concerns. 2. I want to know what's most important to you and what ideas you have about your child's problems. 3. I will try to understand your feelings about your child's well-being. 4. We need to agree on a reasonable evaluation and treatment plan. Most importantly, I believe that it is important to understand each child as a unique individual with different physical and psychological strengths and weaknesses.
How I thrive
I thrive by eating a diet of a wide variety of foods that are not too high in sugar or fat calories. I try to get enough sleep (hard to do!). I walk, play golf, ski, and bike. I try to keep an active mind by reading, keeping up on current events and being an avid sports fan (Go Bruins!). Most importantly, I thrive by trying to be a loving husband, father and grandfather..
My office
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Contact information
- Appointments
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- California Relay Service
- 711 (TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
- Mandarin Chinese Appointment Line/Cancellations
- 1-888-886-1398 (toll free)
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
UC Los Angeles, School of MedicineBoard certification
Pediatrics
American Board of PediatricsMedical training
Fellowship
Developmental Disabilities
Childrens Hospital of Los AngelesInternship
Pediatrics
Childrens Hospital of Los AngelesResidency
Pediatrics
Childrens Hospital of Los AngelesJoined Permanente Medical Group
1974Active license information
License number
A25419License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1902973894Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
CompletedMy hospitals
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