Locations of Krystle Gonda David Bates, MD

Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Clinic - China Spring
9821 China Spring Rd , Waco, TX, 76708- Monday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Wednesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Friday:8:00 am-5:00 pm

Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Clinic - Bellmead
851 N Loop 340 , Waco, TX, 76705- Monday:8:00 am-7:30 pm
- Tuesday:8:00 am-7:30 pm
- Wednesday:8:00 am-7:30 pm
- Thursday:8:00 am-7:30 pm
- Friday:8:00 am-7:30 pm
- Saturday:8:00 am-7:30 pm
- Sunday:10:00 am-5:30 pm
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Biography
Dr. Krystle Bates is a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. Her professional interests include preventive care, palliative care and geriatrics. She is a proud member of the American Academy ... View More |
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Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2) |
Children (ages 3-11) |
Adolescents (ages 12-18) |
Adults |
Geriatrics |
Language(s) Spoken |
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English |
Education |
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Medical School: MD, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School (2015) |
Residency: Family Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School (2018) |
Education: Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School (2018) |
Certifications |
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Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine |
Hospital Affiliations |
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest |
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
Insurances accepted
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Reviews (469) for Krystle Gonda David Bates, MD
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4.8 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
5.0 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
5.0 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
5.0 | Aug 7, 2025 | Caring environment. | |
4.7 | Aug 7, 2025 | Great | |
5.0 | Aug 5, 2025 | She's a caring and very compassionate lady, she truly cares about her patience. | |
5.0 | Aug 5, 2025 | All ways the best. | |
5.0 | Aug 2, 2025 | Dr Bates listened to my concerns and fully explained my conditions and treatment options. She did not rush through my visit and made me feel she cares. | |
5.0 | Aug 1, 2025 | She is very supportive and listen to use and has a solution for everything. | |
5.0 | Jul 31, 2025 | She's always ready to listen and to understand what I'm going through. She will tell me in layman's terms so I can understand. | |
5.0 | Jul 31, 2025 | Any good and Dr. Bates is the BEST GAVE HER A RAISE | |
4.8 | Jul 29, 2025 | Staff were great. Dr. Bates is very attentive and cares about my health concerns. | |
5.0 | Jul 29, 2025 | Have been a patience of Dr Bates for years and have a lot of trust in her. The reason I followed her from Bellmead to the China Springs clinic. | |
5.0 | Jul 24, 2025 | Dr Bates is awesome!! She is very professional courteous listens to your concerns and I don't feel rushed with her | |
5.0 | Jul 23, 2025 | Dr Bates is compationate, thorough & explains everything so that I understand it. | |
5.0 | Jul 22, 2025 | Dr. Bates spends so much time asking questions and giving answers. She spends time making sure the patient has no questions when they leave. She is awesome! | |
4.4 | Jul 22, 2025 | Always listens and does not rush | |
5.0 | Jul 22, 2025 | Dr. Bates is thorough and will explain things so you understand. | |
5.0 | Jul 22, 2025 | She is on Her A Game! | |
5.0 | Jul 21, 2025 | Excellent doctor | |
5.0 | Jul 18, 2025 | Dr. Bates is truly present. She listens and understands. She is the best provider and I am so grateful to have found her. | |
4.8 | Jul 18, 2025 | Very thorough and very kind doctor | |
5.0 | Jul 17, 2025 | I get the best care | |
5.0 | Jul 16, 2025 | I love Dr Bates. I've have recommended several people to her. | |
5.0 | Jul 16, 2025 | Dr Bates is awesome She listens and helps you understand about your body She is always nice and caring | |
5.0 | Jul 15, 2025 | Dr. Bates is an excellent doctor. She is very thorough and compassionate! | |
5.0 | Jul 10, 2025 | Love her she always listens to me and actually tries to help me. | |
5.0 | Jul 10, 2025 | She was very thorough | |
5.0 | Jul 9, 2025 | Dr Bates is so kind and caring! She's very thorough | |
5.0 | Jul 6, 2025 | Dr. Bates was so helpful and trying to get me well again. We even loved on each other when I left. | |
5.0 | Jul 5, 2025 | She is a wonderful listener. She explains everything so that my mother can understand it. She is very thorough. | |
5.0 | Jul 4, 2025 | Dr Bates is thoughtful and thorough. Always kind. | |
4.8 | Jul 4, 2025 | She was very kind and personable. She made me feel safe and calm and seemed to be interested in everything I said. She offered advice without being condescending. I appreciated her greatly. | |
5.0 | Jul 4, 2025 | Dr Bates is such a good doctor! You can tell she loves her job! She always make sure your well take care of! | |
5.0 | Jun 23, 2025 | My experience was better than I anticipated. I felt as though I had a voice in my care. | |
5.0 | Jun 11, 2025 | Dr. Bates listens and asks questions, and then we can discuss what is the best way to help me | |
5.0 | Jun 11, 2025 | Knowledgeable; caring; goes the extra mile! | |
5.0 | Jun 11, 2025 | Dr. Bate's is always very thorough and professional. Even though she moved from the Bellmead clinic to China Spring I have to go there to see her because I have the confidence in her ability to get to the bottom of my issues. She goes above and beyond and I completely put my faith in her ability. | |
5.0 | Jun 10, 2025 | Dr. Bates always listens to and is so patient with my Dad. | |
5.0 | Jun 10, 2025 | Dr. Bates has helped me through some very difficult times. She is attentive, sincere, and respectful. | |
5.0 | Jun 5, 2025 | Dr. Bates is truly the best medical practitioner that I have ever seen before in my life. She goes above and beyond, I never leave the office feeling confused or unsure of what I need to do or expect. I first started seeing her a few years ago now my husband sees her and our adult child sees her Soon, my mother-in-law wants to get in with her and a few friends. She truly is the best doctor that I've ever had before in my life. | |
5.0 | Jun 4, 2025 | Was good give my information and what to do and listen to what I had say. | |
4.6 | Jun 4, 2025 | She is wonderful, thorough and understanding. | |
5.0 | Jun 3, 2025 | She has been my doctor for years now and if any one ask me for a recommendation, I recommend her. | |
4.8 | Jun 3, 2025 | Dr. Bates is always very detailed and thorough. She is very personable. | |
4.8 | Jun 3, 2025 | Caring and accommodating | |
5.0 | May 31, 2025 | Excellent listener. Privides info and insight. Educates. Keeps on top of current medical prsctices/knowledgeable. | |
4.7 | May 31, 2025 | Dr Bates does a good job explaining things and giving great advice | |
5.0 | May 30, 2025 | She's wonderful. She listens to what you say and how you feel | |
4.4 | May 30, 2025 | Dr. Bates is professional and knowledgeable and I absolutely trust her. However, the follow up scheduling including reviewing lab results often takes a while and sometimes isn't addressed at all. | |
5.0 | May 30, 2025 | Ms. Bates always takes her time to discuss any situations with me. | |
5.0 | May 27, 2025 | Felt connected this visit | |
4.8 | May 25, 2025 | She listens and makes you feel heard. You matter to her. That is such an important trait in a doctor. | |
4.4 | May 22, 2025 | She was very caring, understanding and helpful. | |
5.0 | May 22, 2025 | She was very attentive and professional. I appreciate how easy she is to talk to and she gave me great advice. | |
4.8 | May 22, 2025 | Dr. Bates is thorough, caring, and willing to take the time to address all needs. She is very knowledgeable and diagnoses accurately. | |
4.8 | May 21, 2025 | Dr. Bates is very thorough and listen to what I have to say . I don't ever feel like I am being rushed through. | |
5.0 | May 16, 2025 | Sweet and kind and really listen respectfully | |
5.0 | May 15, 2025 | Dr. Bates is the best. She has such a wide range of knowledge, including an ability to think outside the box. I'm really impressed with her expertise. I feel fortunate to be her patient. | |
5.0 | May 13, 2025 | It took me three years to find an attentive provider in a location convenient to my house. She listens, is knowledgable and very respectful to the patient. | |
5.0 | May 13, 2025 | Dr Bates has been my PCP for over 6 years. I followed her to a new clinic. She is an amazing caring doctor that listens and speaks up about concerns or treatment. I absolutely love her. | |
5.0 | May 12, 2025 | She is wonderful! So very knowledgeable and intentional about one's care. | |
5.0 | May 9, 2025 | Dr. Bates is professional, personal, and compassionate with her patients. I highly recommend Dr Krystle Bates. | |
5.0 | May 9, 2025 | She is always helpful and answers all my questions | |
5.0 | May 8, 2025 | Dr. Bates was very professional in describing what I needed to do to better myself in health. She was very concerned about my well-being .She gave great advice. | |
5.0 | May 7, 2025 | Always supportive, caring, understanding and knowledgeable. Dr Bates listens carefully, responds to my concerns and provides the care I need. | |
5.0 | May 6, 2025 | Always the best | |
5.0 | Apr 26, 2025 | Doctor Bates was very knowledgeable and patient. She was sure to ask questions and listened to my needs. I would highly recommend her to anyone. | |
5.0 | Apr 25, 2025 | Dr Bates is without a doubt the finest physician I have ever encountered in my many years | |
5.0 | Apr 24, 2025 | Everyone was friendly, courtesy with very little waiting | |
5.0 | Apr 23, 2025 | Dr. Bates is the best PCP I have ever had. She ask what concerns I have, listens, and provides in-depth yet understandable answers. She is thorough when reviewing bloodwork. She always provides a clear strategy for all issues discussed. She is always kind and courteous. Don't let her get away. | |
5.0 | Apr 19, 2025 | Dr. Bates is one of the most compassionate and caring providers that I've experienced. She makes you feel comfortable and always includes you in on your treatment plan. I highly recommend her to all my family and friends. | |
5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Dr. Bates is always thorough. She sincerely cares About your health and making you better. | |
5.0 | Apr 17, 2025 | I have been seeing this provider for many years. She has and still is taking great care of me. Im always greeted with a smile and being asked how I was doing. ALL of my needs and concerns are always addressed and met during my appointments. I'm able to participate with my plan of care. She is always pleasant, respectful, and professional. I leave my appointments feeling very confident knowing that she cares. | |
5.0 | Apr 17, 2025 | Best doctor I have ever seen. Very thorough and genuine. | |
5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | She is easy to talk to& very knowledgeable. I like her very much h & would recommend her highly. | |
4.3 | Apr 15, 2025 | I like Dr Bates she geves me time to talk about about my health. | |
5.0 | Apr 15, 2025 | The best appointment just like every time I go | |
4.8 | Apr 14, 2025 | Patient able to ask questions and get answers right away | |
5.0 | Apr 9, 2025 | She was great asking all the questions and help me a lot | |
5.0 | Apr 9, 2025 | Dr. Bates is thorough and personable. She evaluated and addressed my pain source quickly and explained everything to me so well! | |
5.0 | Apr 8, 2025 | I felt cared for and listened to. Dr Bates is always professional and makes me feel like I matter. | |
5.0 | Apr 8, 2025 | Very thorough | |
5.0 | Apr 7, 2025 | Love staff and provider very professional | |
5.0 | Apr 6, 2025 | She was great!!! | |
5.0 | Apr 5, 2025 | Very concerned about her patients. | |
5.0 | Apr 4, 2025 | Dr Bates is patient and kind. She wants the best for her patients. | |
5.0 | Apr 4, 2025 | Dr Bates really LISTENED and was easy to talk to. She is the best doc I have been to in a long time! | |
5.0 | Apr 3, 2025 | Dr. Bates is very attentive. | |
5.0 | Apr 3, 2025 | Kind compassionate and explained everything very well | |
5.0 | Apr 1, 2025 | She was very attenuative also appeared to really care she took the time to ensure I understood everything that she was stating about my lab results | |
5.0 | Mar 28, 2025 | She was knowledgeable and very courteous. | |
5.0 | Mar 28, 2025 | Dr Bates listened to me and was very professional and helpful | |
4.8 | Mar 22, 2025 | Thorough, attentive, caring, knowledgeable, listens, and addresses my ailments with logical and thoughtful outcomes. She is the best! | |
5.0 | Mar 21, 2025 | She is great! And she listened to all my concerns! | |
5.0 | Mar 19, 2025 | Excellent | |
4.8 | Mar 14, 2025 | Because she seems to really care about her patients. She talks to you and not rushes you. | |
5.0 | Mar 13, 2025 | She listens and genuinely cares. | |
4.8 | Mar 11, 2025 | She listens to what I say. | |
5.0 | Mar 8, 2025 | She is very thorough.she explains everything that needs to be done | |
4.8 | Mar 8, 2025 | We need more Dr. Bates in this world. Her empathy, her sincerity when she speaks to you. It restores your faith in humanity. I've struggled to find a doctor that is willing to listen to our concerns. Dr. Bates was never dismissive or rude. She asks meaningful questions to find the root of the problem and tries her best to find the best solution. Despite her busy schedule, she took the time to listen intently. We drove 5 hours to see her. It was worth every minute. We love you Dr. Bates!!!! | |
5.0 | Mar 6, 2025 | Dr. Bates is the BEST doctor that I have ever had. She listens to me and gives me the best medical advice. | |
5.0 | Mar 4, 2025 | The Doctor is very friendly and tells like it is. | |
5.0 | Mar 4, 2025 | Dr Bates is a very caring physician. She will go above and beyond the call of duty (within her professional boundaries) to ensure her patients receive the best care possible. She's a keeper and would recommend highly to others! | |
5.0 | Mar 1, 2025 | She was very informative about my condition. | |
5.0 | Feb 28, 2025 | Dr Bates was very professional and supportive. | |
4.8 | Feb 28, 2025 | First time to meet. Seemed very interested in my health | |
5.0 | Feb 27, 2025 | Dr Bates was very thorough and caring in listening to my needs and explaining my issues. | |
5.0 | Feb 26, 2025 | This was my initial visit an annual exam and she was very thorough. Enough time was allotted for introduction, examination, history, chart and medication review as well as modifications. |
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