CWM - Wright Bates, MD

Wright Bates, Jr., M.D, M.B.A. was born in Boston, Massachusetts but spent the majority of his childhood in Huntsville, Alabama.  Wright received a B.S. in biology from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, M.D. from the University of AlabamaSchool of Medicine, OB/GYN residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School.In addition, while studying in Boston, Dr. Bates obtained acertificate in Healthcare Leadership from Harvard’s T.H.ChanSchool of Public Health - and an MBA with healthcare focusfrom University of Massachusetts. While in college, Wright was elected to the Student Government Association and was a 3 year starter as well asCollege Athletic All Conference football player. As a Health Professions Scholarship awardee, Dr. Bates entered the US Air Force and was a decorated officer. Dr. Bates is currently the Grimes Endowed Chair at BaylorScott & White Health Temple’s Department of OBGYN andthe physician lead for the system wide, Perinatal andGynecology Coordinating Council.He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology for BaylorCollege of Medicine and the Department Chair for theDepartment of OB/GYN. Dr. Bates is a board-certified OB/GYN specialist and asubspeclialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.  When Dr. Bates is not practicing medicine or involved in a leadership role – he enjoys traveling with family & friends and outdoor activities especially walks with his dog, Pip, and caring for his herd of dwarf goats.Chasing What Matters Instagram