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Michael Bateman, MD

Michael Bateman, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Family Medicine

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone Number

1-253-552-4900

Fax Number

1-253-627-1886

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56 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Bateman always gives me his full attention and takes my concerns seriously.

    • Reviewed on May 27, 2026
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    I can only make positive remarks about my visit.

    • Reviewed on May 21, 2026
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    Dr. Bateman is a very professional physician who cares about the patient and says he prays for all his patients. Being a Christian is ultra important to me and my care as a Senior.

    • Reviewed on May 16, 2026
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    Dr Bateman is fantastic

    • Reviewed on May 16, 2026
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    Dr. Bateman is great!

    • Reviewed on May 3, 2026
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    Always the best

    • Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
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    Dr Bateman is very knowledgeable and does a thorough job! Very caring!!

    • Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
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    Dr. Bateman's care for his patients is exceptional!

    • Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
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    I've been seeing Dr. Bateman for years and have always felt heard and leave with a plan to address whatever it is that prompted my appointment.

    • Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
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    It feels as though Dr Bateman is genuinely concerned about my health, and that he cares about me as a person. That makes a visit something to look forward to, rather than something to dread. He is so good about explaining everything.

    • Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Bateman is a very kind and caring personal physician. I trust him with my life!

    • Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
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    Dr Bateman really listens and takes what I say and feelings to heart

    • Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
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    The same. All my experiences are very good.

    • Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
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    None at this time

    • Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
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    In office service is great

    • Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
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    Dr. Bateman is genuinely concerned about my health in all aspects. He has been there for me through some of the most difficult parts of my life.

    • Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
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    Dr Bateman has been my PCP for 30 years. Has taken very great care of myself.

    • Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
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    As always Dr. Bateman is outstanding. Disused all my issues completely in a manner I could understand.

    • Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
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    I appreciate, respect and genuinely like Dr. Bateman as a person his integrity, knowledge of medicine and care.

    • Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
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    I know I have a current complex issue and Dr Bateman is helping me to have a plan and next steps for referral to a doctor that deals with my complexities.

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  • About Michael Bateman, MD

    Dr. Bateman provides comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages. He has a special interest in sports medicine. Dr. Bateman and his wife raise six children. He ran the Pacific Crest Half Marathon in Sunriver, Oregon. He has volunteered as a sports medicine physician for Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association, Curtis High School, Seattle Mariners' AAA Baseball Team, the Tacoma Rainiers and the former Tacoma Tides professional basketball team.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    The Polyclinic

    NPI

    1215900279

  • Medical School

    • University of Missouri-Columbia

      Columbia, MO

    Residency

    • Tacoma Family Medicine

      Tacoma, WA