Dr. James K Metcalfe MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
3202 Amnicola Hwy Chattanooga TN, 37406About
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
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