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James Cates Jr., MD, Family Medicine, Cookeville, TN

James W Cates Jr. MD Fellow AAFP Board Certified 1989-current

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)


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

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  • Satellite Med1120 Sams StCookeville, TN 38506

  • Phone+1 931-528-7312

  • Fax+1 931-528-7377

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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
  • Family Medicine
    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

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