About
Dr. Zane Gates is a board-certified internal medicine physician and licensed pharmacist with decades of clinical experience. He co-founded Gloria Gates CARE alongside Donny Beaver and John Lee, launching the practice formally in January 2024. His training spans both internal medicine and pharmacy, giving him a dual lens on how medications and primary care intersect.
Dr. Gates spent roughly 15 years serving patients through a free clinic he ran out of a van before the formal launch of Gloria Gates CARE. That work shaped his conviction that affordable, relationship-driven care must reach underserved communities. He named the practice after his mother, Gloria Gates, a single mom whose premature death stemmed from gaps in the Medicaid system. Today he advocates for capitated payment models as a more equitable and sustainable path for Medicaid populations. He treats chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and addiction and substance use disorder. His work has drawn coverage from the Altoona Mirror, WTAJ, Fox 8 WWCP TV, MDLinx, GlobeSt, and other outlets. E. Drop-In Center and local food pantry collaborations.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Pharmacist; Internal Medicine Specialist
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gates right for?
Dr. Gates is a strong fit for patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease. He works especially well with Medicaid recipients and uninsured patients who need consistent, relationship-driven primary care. Patients navigating addiction or substance use disorder benefit from his dual background in internal medicine and pharmacy. His daily patient cap of 15 means he brings full attention to every visit. Adults seeking a physician who connects medical care with broader social support will find his practice model particularly well suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gates focuses on chronic disease management, including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. He also treats addiction and substance use disorder. His pharmacy background informs how he approaches medication management for patients with complex conditions.
Yes. Dr. Gates holds training and experience as both a licensed pharmacist and an internal medicine specialist. That dual background gives him a particularly thorough approach to prescribing and medication management within primary care.
Yes. Dr. Gates built Gloria Gates CARE specifically to serve Medicaid patients and underserved communities. The practice actively accepts Medicaid, Medicare, ACA Marketplace plans, and uninsured patients.
Dr. Gates has decades of clinical experience. He began serving underserved patients roughly 15 years before the 2024 launch of Gloria Gates CARE, running a free clinic from a van before building a permanent practice.
Dr. Gates practices whole-person, patient-centered care with a strong focus on health equity. He caps his daily patient load at 15, reserving a full hour for first appointments. He advocates for capitated payment models as a more sustainable path to accessible care for Medicaid populations.
Yes. Dr. Gates built CARE Advocates into the practice model. Each member receives a dedicated advocate who helps with healthcare navigation, insurance, food access, housing, transportation, and childcare alongside their medical care.
E. Drop-In Center for mental health recovery, St. Luke's Episcopal Church Food Pantry, and Bickel's Surplus store in Bellwood. These partnerships extend the reach of care beyond the clinic walls.
Yes. Dr. Gates and Gloria Gates CARE have received coverage from the Altoona Mirror, WTAJ, Fox 8 WWCP TV, Studio 814, MDLinx, GlobeSt, and other regional and national outlets for his work in healthcare equity.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026