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James Cates Jr., MD, Family Medicine, Cookeville, TN, Livingston Regional Hospital

JamesWCatesJr.MDFellow AAFP Board Certified 1989-current

Family Medicine • Cookeville, TN

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Owner/Founder Satellite Med PLLC Chairman of Tennessee Medical Association Board of Trustees 2021-2022.

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Education & Training

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville
    University of Tennessee Medical Center at KnoxvilleResidency, Family Medicine, 1986 - 1988
  • Meharry Medical College
    Meharry Medical CollegeClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Press Mentions

  • Patients Are Best Served Under a Team-Based Approach to Health Care | Opinion
    Patients Are Best Served Under a Team-Based Approach to Health Care | OpinionApril 13th, 2022

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. James Cates, Dr. James Cates, MD, Dr. J Cates, Dr. James W Cates