Brian Bates, MD

Pediatric Anesthesiologist

An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.

Emergency Pediatrician

Dr. Brian Bates is an Emergency Pediatrician in San Antonio, TX with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing severe or life-threatening conditions in children and adolescents. As an Emergency Pediatrician, Brian Bates, MD performs in healthcare facilities like emergency rooms and pediatric urgent care centers. Emergency Pediatrics is a medical subspecialty that provides emergency medical attention for acute illnesses and injuries in children and adolescents. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Emergency Pediatricians include severe infections, allergic reactions, asthma attacks, overdoses, injuries, burns, seizures, and shock. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Emergency Pediatricians include imaging tests, mechanical ventilations, intubations, and splintings.

A pediatrician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.