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Thomas Schumann Vates

Thomas Schumann Vates, MD

Pediatric Urology

Virtual Visits
Network Affiliations
  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center
  • Riverview Medical Center

Ages Seen

  • Children

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Male

About

Video

Locations

    • Meridian Medical Group - Faculty Practice

      Expertise

      Education

      Georgetown University School of Medicine

      Medical Education

      Children's Hospital of Michigan

      Fellowship, Pediatric Urology, 1997

      Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

      Residency, Urology, 1995

      Cleveland Clinic Foundation

      Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), 1990

      Board Certifications

      Pediatric Urology

      American Board of Urology, 2009

      Urology

      American Board of Urology, 1999

      Insurance

      Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
      Search plans
      • 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 Reviews

      The 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.

      Explanations Easy to Understand
      Average provider Explanations Easy to Understand rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Listened Carefully to You
      Average provider Listened Carefully to You rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Knew Your Medical History
      Average provider Knew Your Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Showed Respect for You
      Average provider Showed Respect for You rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Spent Enough Time With You
      Average provider Spent Enough Time With You rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
      Average provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions rating 5 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 4/1/2024

        Very sensitive and caring staff

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/20/2024

        Dr Vates and everyone in his office are so wonderful! Always an easy visit.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 12/18/2023

        very good experience

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/4/2023

        Staff and doctor were very patient and sensitive

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 10/18/2023

        Thank you so much

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/16/2023

        Dr. Vates was extremely approachable and easy to talk to. He explained everything really clearly.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 8/30/2023

        Staff and provider were very welcoming and professional!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 7/13/2023

        Dr. Vates was very kind and professional. He answered all my concerns.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/8/2023

        He was very knowledgeable and helpful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 5/9/2023

        This office was great from The time we booked the appt to after the appt.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/9/2023

        Office staff was kind and respectful. Doctor is wonderful.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/19/2023

        The office staff at the front desk was not friendly or polite. They seemed impatient.