Mary Barker Bates

Mary Barker Bates (1845–1924) was a 19th-century American physician and surgeon, practicing in Salt Lake City and Colorado. She was among the first women first admitted to the Denver Medical Society. She joined the staff of the Women's and Children's Hospital in 1885. She was also a vice president of the Colorado Medical Society. Bates served on the Denver School Board.

Early life and education Mary Helen Barker, was born December 17, 1845, in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York or Cayuga County, New York.

Career She practiced medicine in Salt Lake City as a physician and a surgeon. She joined the staff of the Women's and Children's Hospital in 1885. Bates was elected the 3rd Vice President of the Colorado Medical Society by 1901.

Personal life In 1876, she married George C. Bates, who was also from Cayuga County, New York. He was a lawyer and district attorney. Her husband died in 1886. She died on August 3, 1924, in Denver.