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Dr. James Underwood, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 56
Dr. James Underwood, MD
4.6 (117 Ratings)

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Dr. James Underwood, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Flowood, MS.
Dr. James Underwood, MD
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Dr. James Underwood, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 56
Flowood, MS
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Underwood, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Flowood, MS.

About

Dr. Underwood graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at Johns Hopkins.Dr. James Underwood, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Flowood, MS and has 30 years experience. Dr. Underwood currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lackey Memorial Hospital, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Underwood has experience treating conditions like Nausea, Chronic Gastritis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Underwood received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 117 times. Dr. Underwood's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Underwood is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nausea
Chronic Gastritis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nausea
Chronic Gastritis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nausea
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Chronic Gastritis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Abdominal Pain
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Enteritis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • WellCare PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Humana
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    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2510 Lakeland Dr, Flowood, MS 39232
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 355-1234
  2. 2 Gastrointestinal Associates Endoscopy
    106 Highland Way Ste 101, Madison, MS 39110
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  3. 3 Office
    1030 River Oaks Dr, Flowood, MS 39232
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 326-3566
  4. 4 Specialty Anesthesia LLC
    1421 N State St Ste 203, Jackson, MS 39202
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Underwood
4.6
Based on 117 Reviews
5 Stars (102)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (10)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 22, 2024
Dr. Underwood was very professional. I would have,liked,for,someone to explain exactly what 13 mm stricture was and what caused it. He worked me in on a busy day and I appreciate that he did.
— Oct 22, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Underwood, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Underwood's profile.

Dr. Underwood frequently treats the following conditions: Nausea, Chronic Gastritis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Underwood, MD is affiliated with Lackey Memorial Hospital, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Underwood, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lackey Memorial Hospital

    330 N Broad St, Forest, MS

  • Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

    1225 N State St, Jackson, MS

  • St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS