Dr. Crates is conversant in Spanish. His areas of expertise consist of foot pain, foot reconstruction, and total ankle replacement. His professional affiliations include Baylor Scott & White Health and Texas Health Plano. He attended the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at the University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic. Dr. Crates has received a 3.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Workers' Compensation are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Crates honors. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. Dr. Crates has an open panel.