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Dr. Melanie Kates, MD

Dr. Melanie Kates, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Melanie Kates, MD is an internist in Santa Rosa, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1983. She is affiliated with Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

4700 Hoen Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kates' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kates

3.2

19 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Jun 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
5 people found this helpful
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Jan 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Jan 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Sep 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Windsor, CA – Nov 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
18 people found this helpful
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Marcy – May 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
17 people found this helpful
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Healdsburg – Mar 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
20 people found this helpful
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Granger – Feb 10, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Melanie Kates, MD is an internist in Santa Rosa, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1983. She is affiliated with Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

  • Geriatric Medicine

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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • University Calif Irvine

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods4700 Hoen Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405
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Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation3883 Airway Dr Ste 120 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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4702 Hoen Avenue Care Center Pediatric Services4702 Hoen Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405
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Office2350 W El Camino Real Fl 2 Mountain View, CA 94040
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

    30 Mark West Springs Rd
    Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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