CCMH Welcomes General Surgeon Dr. Gates
January 09, 2026
CARROLLTON, Mo. – Carroll County Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Clint Gates, MD, to the Outpatient Specialty Clinic team. Dr. Gates expands local surgical services with a primary focus on gallbladder surgery and hernia repair. He also offers a broad range of general surgery procedures, including gastrointestinal, skin and soft tissue, and anorectal surgeries, using both laparoscopic and open techniques.
“We are so excited to add Dr. Gates to our General Surgery team,” said Scott Thoreson, CCMH Chief Executive Officer. “Our goal is to continue supporting the community’s need for additional general surgery care, including the ability to receive that care right here at CCMH.”
Dr. Gates will perform general surgery procedures in our advanced surgical suite including laparoscopic gallbladder and appendix removal, EGD, colon resections, skin lesion removals, breast biopsies, mastectomy and more. He sees patients twice a week in our Outpatient Specialty Clinic and Surgical Services Department.
“Dr. Gates was most recently employed as Chief of Trauma services at CenterPoint and held the same position at St. Joseph Hospital prior to that,” said Blake Riley, CCMH Chief Operations Officer. “Dr. Gates’ reputation is stellar, and he is excited to step away from trauma and refocus on private practice general surgery.”
Dr. Gates received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City and Wichita, Kan. He completed his General Surgery Residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita, Kan.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and a licensed physician and surgeon by the State of Missouri. Dr. Gates joins CCMH as a partnership with SANO Orthopedics, with the vision of transforming patient care through a blend of innovative practices and a compassionate approach, ensuring each patient receives the attention and respect they deserve.
Dr. Gates’ personal interests include spending time with his wife and two sons. They relish weekend getaways, lounging by the pool and lake, watching sports, particularly college basketball, and supporting the Chiefs. His all-time favorite pastime is snow skiing.
Dr. Gates is accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by calling 660-542-1695.
For more information about the services at Carroll County Memorial Hospital, visit our website http://www.carrollcountyhospital.org or call 660-542-1695.
Carroll County Memorial Hospital (CCMH), the area’s premier healthcare resource, is a 25-bed Critical Access facility serving Carrollton and the surrounding communities. It offers 24-hour emergency care, specialized services such as advanced diagnostics, post-acute skilled care (swing bed) and comprehensive family care. CCMH is dedicated to the Health and Well Being of All We Serve. For more information, visit carrollcountyhospital.org.