Douglas Bates
About Douglas Bates
Douglas Bates is a Neuroradiologist and Co-Founder of ZepMed and RadConnect, currently working in La Jolla, CA and Greater San Diego Area.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Douglas Bates is currently involved in multiple roles. He serves as a Neuroradiologist at Scripps Clinic Medical Group. Additionally, he is the Co-Founder of ZepMed and RadConnect. He is also associated with StatRad as a Founder. His expertise extends across different aspects of neuroradiology and cutting-edge medical technology.
Previous Professional Experience
Douglas Bates has a rich professional background. He served as a Mentor at UncommonApp.org between 2010 and 2011. Additionally, he was a Member of Tech Coast Angels from 2008 to 2018. Bates also founded Audiobooks.org and led it for 21 years, from 2000 to 2021. His academic role included working as a Clinical Associate at the University of California, San Diego, for 11 years.
Educational Background in Medicine
Douglas Bates has an extensive educational background in medicine. He earned his MD from the University at Buffalo from 1980 to 1984. He completed his residency in Radiology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine from 1984 to 1989. Further specialization in Neuroradiology was achieved through a fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, from 1989 to 1991. Bates also holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics and Biology from Cornell University (1976-1980).
Technological Contributions and Innovations
Douglas Bates has made significant contributions to the technology in medical fields. He holds patents related to the non-surgical treatment of appendicitis, MRI extremity positioning, and medical software. Among his innovations is CT CoPilot, a productivity enhancement tool for radiology. Bates also co-founded RadConnect, a cloud-based image sharing system. His interests include web development and the application of new technologies to existing medical fields.
Expertise in Regulation and Intellectual Property
Douglas Bates has considerable experience with FDA 510K clearance, patent and trademark applications, as well as domain development and dispute arbitration. His expertise in these areas complements his technological innovations and professional roles, showcasing a versatile skill set beneficial to advancements in medical technologies and practices.