Thomas Schumann Vates, MD
Pediatric Urology
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- Riverview Medical Center
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Locations
- 620 Cranbury Road, Suite 111, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
- Get Directions
- phone: 732-613-9144
- Meridian Medical Group - Faculty Practice
- 1944 Route 33, Suite 203, Neptune, NJ 07753
- Get Directions
- phone: 732-613-9144
Expertise
Education
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Medical EducationChildren's Hospital of Michigan
Fellowship, Pediatric Urology, 1997Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Residency, Urology, 1995Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), 1990Board Certifications
Pediatric Urology
American Board of Urology, 2009Urology
American Board of Urology, 1999Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health
- Amerihealth
- Cigna
- Consumer Health Network
- Fidelis Care
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
- Karna WTC
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Oxford Health Plans
- QualCare
- Railroad Medicare
- United Healthcare (UHC)
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
- US Family Health Plan
- Wellpoint
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
272 Ratings, 26 ReviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr. Vates demonstrated exceptional thoroughness and care throughout the entire process, ensuring every step was taken with attention to detail and compassion. I would undoubtedly choose him again if my son needed to see a urologist in the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Dr. V was very helpful in both understanding my child's special medical needs and also in helping me advocate for his needs during his surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Very sensitive and caring staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2024
Dr Vates and everyone in his office are so wonderful! Always an easy visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/29/2024
The office wait time was extremely low, which I was very impressed with, and time in the exam room was relatively quick as well. So we were in and out, and I really appreciate that. It's very unlikely I could ever get a doctor's appointment where you're not waiting forever and you're not waiting forever in the exam room. So everything was very, very quick, which I was very pleased about. Thanks.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2024
Dr Vates was great although waiting time was a lil extreme but once called back to a room, he solved the problem of our son efficiently.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2024
Dr. Vates was great. He did explain everything and it was a lot to take in and understand. He did express how we would watch and wait and we would do another ultrasound and appt in a year. I have already recommended him to other parents. He was terrific with my son and my son felt at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2023
very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2023
Staff and doctor were very patient and sensitive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2023
Dr. Vates answered all of my questions and was knowledgeable about my son's condition and expectations from here.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2023
Thank you so much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2023
Dr. Vates was extremely approachable and easy to talk to. He explained everything really clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2023
My son and I really like Dr. Vates, and I really like the way that Dr. Vates, even... even listen to my son's concerns about what was going on with him. I would highly recommend him to anybody that I know and the fact that his staff was able to squeeze me in, because they knew how urgent my son's issue was. I really appreciate that, so 10 across the board. Thank you so much, again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2023
Dr. Vates is an amazing. An amazing doctor and surgeon. He did my youngest son's surgery. And now he's doing my oldest son, surgery. And I only trust him with my children and I'm so happy Dr. Vates is doing that. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2023
Staff and provider were very welcoming and professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2023
The doctor was amazing, the ultrasound tech was also amazing, the front desk, was a little rude, little harsh and needed to be way more pleasant. Thanks.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2023
We waited for over 30 min past our appointment time with no communication about the delay at all. Doctor was great. office staff needs more people or people with more experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2023
Dr Vates was very easy to talk to and addressed all my concerns regarding my child. The staff from the front desk to the nurse were very friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2023
Dr. Vates was very kind and professional. He answered all my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2023
He was very knowledgeable and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2023
Great! So patient with my son took great care of him! Called the next day to check on him even made me feel comfortable as the mom when I was scared for my nugget. I would recommend to anyone!Dr.Vates is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2023
The provider has been great at my son's follow up with his medical issue that he had for the last five years. The office is always friendly, and courteous, professional. Just wondering how long until the surgery coordinator gives us a call so I can schedule my son's procedure, but other than that, everything went very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2023
Dr. Vates, has seen my son since he was born, my son is now 15 years old. Dr. Vates, continues to be a very very intelligent and kind doctor, we are very lucky to have him as my son's kidney doctor urologist. We wouldn't go to anybody else except for him. Also, his staff is very friendly, and extremely helpful, and nice, and they all deserve raises because they just go above and beyond. All the nurses and front desk people are super super sweet.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2023
This office was great from The time we booked the appt to after the appt.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2023
Office staff was kind and respectful. Doctor is wonderful.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2023
The office staff at the front desk was not friendly or polite. They seemed impatient.