Lucy Bates, MD

Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Accepting New Patients

4.8 out of 5

(96 Ratings) , 19 Comments

Position: Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Primary Specialties: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Languages Spoken: English
Gender: Female

About Lucy Bates

Lucy Bates, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist with OU Health in Oklahoma City.

Dr. Bates received her doctorate of medicine from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City, OK, where she also completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Bates is an Oklahoma native who attended college at Oklahoma State University and still cheers on the Cowboys during football and basketball seasons. She enjoys traveling, playing the piano and violin.

Health Education

Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Oklahoma City, OK

Medical School
Doctor of Medicine University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Oklahoma City, OK

Medical Interests Areas of Interest:

Women's Health
Reproductive Health
Obstetrics & Gynecology

Reviews

02/08/2026

Dr. Bates is amazing! She took the time to sit with me, listen to concerns, and address my current health. I could tell she had reviewed my chart prior to my appointment and made sure to address current issues/changes needing to be made. She made me feel like she had nowhere else to be. She is kind, approachable, and very knowledgeable. I would 100% recommend Dr. Bates.
01/23/2026

I wish there was more time blocked for a new patient appointment. I did not feel rushed by Dr Bates at all and felt she listened to my concerns. But knowing I only had 30 minutes to meet a new provider, discuss my history, concerns and have an exam gave me a lot of anxiety and I felt I rushed the appointment trying to be respectful of her time. Also my appointment didnt start on time so I was aware that she/clinic was running behind and I didn't want to cause further delays. In no way did any staff make me feel rushed with their words or actions. I felt listened to. But I wish the initial appointment time was blocked longer. I also wished I wasn't asked to change before meeting and speaking with Dr Bates. Of course I was wearing a gown but It would have been nice to have a conversation and discuss concerns without being In a gown for a well woman exam. I would have felt more comfortable clothed and then changing for the exam portion. Not a complaint but a possible suggestion. Or something I will request for my next appointment.
01/14/2026

Thank you for brainstorming with me about my health concerns & symptoms and reasoning out pros and cons of various medications.
12/26/2025

The reason why I would not recommend this clinic or care providers to others is because I feel as though my symptoms throughout my pregnancy that I consistently brought up at prenatal appointments were overlooked. I was told that a lot of my symptoms such as swelling, headaches, and having a high amount of protein in my urine were normal. Unfortunately, I wasn't told that I had preeclampsia until the day I was forced to be induced. I wish my concerns could have been taken more seriously considering the fact that my blood pressure was notably high at a few appointments and nothing was done about it.