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 Alabama
School 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 a
certificate in Healthcare Leadership from Harvard’s T.H.Chan
School of Public Health - and an MBA with healthcare focus
from University of Massachusetts. While in college, Wright was elected to the Student Government Association and was a 3 year starter as well as
College 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 Baylor
Scott & White Health Temple’s Department of OBGYN and
the physician lead for the system wide, Perinatal and
Gynecology Coordinating Council.
He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Baylor
College of Medicine and the Department Chair for the
Department of OB/GYN. Dr. Bates is a board-certified OB/GYN specialist and a
subspeclialist 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.
