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James Batey, MD

James Batey, MD, is a skilled family medicine physician at Premier Primary Care in Union City, Tennessee. He specializes in caring for the varied health needs of patients of all ages and backgrounds from throughout Obion County and the surrounding communities.

Dr. Batey completed his undergraduate studies at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He then went on to medical school at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Soon after, he began his professional career practicing in Jackson, Tennessee, in 1990.

Dr. Batey came to Premier Primary Care in 2015. In addition to conventional medicine and general preventive care, he also excels at aesthetic procedures, such as hair removal and anti-aging, with Cynosure® devices.

During his time at Premier Primary Care, Dr. Batey has thoroughly enjoyed developing lasting, personal relationships with patients and staff alike. His patients appreciate his dedication to personalized treatments and education. He empowers his patients by keeping them informed and allowing them to make thoughtful decisions when it comes to their own health care.

Dr. Batey has been happily married to his wife, Tracy, since 1991. They have two children and love watching them participate in sports and band. In his free time, Dr. Batey enjoys bicycling and motorcycling.