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Dr. James K Metcalfe MD

Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

3202 Amnicola Hwy Chattanooga TN, 37406

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Dr. James Metcalfe is a pathologist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Metcalfe is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Metcalfe can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Metcalfe may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.

Education and Training

Univ of Adelaide, Fac of Med, Adelaide, So Australia, Australia 1972

University Of Adelaide, School Of Medicine, Faculty Of Health Sciences 1972

Board Certification

PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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James Metcalfe, MD

3202 Amnicola Hwy -
Chattanooga, TN 37406
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