Thomas Bates, PA

Thomas is originally from Overland Park, Kansas. Prior to his career in medicine, Thomas proudly served his country as an Army Medic where he gained experience in urgent care and emergency medicine. After seven years of active-duty service and two combat deployments, he was honorably discharged and began his collegiate education. Thomas graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri and then earned his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. His patient-first philosophy is built upon compassion, competency and clear communication.

"Integrity, respect and service to the community are the guiding principles in my mission to provide the highest quality of healthcare for every patient that I encounter."

In his free time, he enjoys camping, hiking, and other outdoor recreational activities with his wife, who was born and raised in Billings, and their two young children.