Robert L Gates, MD

Robert L Gates, MD is a pediatric surgeon in Greenville, SC, specializing in general pediatric surgery for infants, toddlers, children, and teens. He serves patients throughout the Upstate SC region, providing care at Prisma Health Pediatric Surgery with locations in Greenville and Greenwood. With a 5.00 rating based on nine reviews, Dr. Gates is recognized for his expertise and dedication to pediatric surgical care. His practice is referral-based, and he is known for treating complex conditions requiring specialized surgical intervention in young patients.

Dr. Gates earned his undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology from Vanderbilt University before pursuing a Master of Science in Chemistry at California State Polytechnic University. He taught high school chemistry in North Carolina before attending the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University. His training includes a general surgery residency in Huntington, West Virginia, a surgical critical care fellowship at Columbus Children’s Hospital in Ohio, and a pediatric surgery fellowship at Schneider Children’s Hospital in New York. Prior to joining Prisma Health in Greenville in 2010, he practiced pediatric surgery in Sacramento. He remains actively involved in medical education, serving as Councilor for the AOA honor medical society and Clerkship Director for third-year medical students at the University of SC, Greenville School of Medicine. He has also contributed to professional organizations such as the American Pediatric Surgery Association and the Surgical Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

The practice is located on Cross Park Court in Greenville, situated about 0.3 miles from Augusta Road and approximately 0.9 miles from both the Greenville County Sheriff's Office and the Donaldson Center Fire Station. Nearby, Little Grove Creek flows about 0.8 miles away, and the Bracken Woods neighborhood lies just over half a mile to the west. White Horse Road is about 1.1 miles to the east.

Dr. Gates maintains a solid reputation among the patients and families he serves, reflecting consistent excellence in pediatric surgical care. His long-standing commitment to both clinical practice and medical education underscores his standing as a trusted specialist in the region.

As a leading pediatric surgeon in Greenville, Dr. Gates brings nationally recognized training and a deep dedication to improving outcomes for young patients across Upstate SC.