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Dr. James Rooks, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Dr. James Rooks, MD
4.7 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. James Rooks, MD is a General Surgeon in Jackson, MS.
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Dr. James Rooks, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Jackson, MS
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Rooks, MD is a General Surgeon in Jackson, MS.

About

Dr. Rooks graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at National Naval Medical Center.Dr. James Rooks, MD is a General Surgeon in Jackson, MS and has 38 years experience. Dr. Rooks currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lackey Memorial Hospital, Merit Health Central, Merit Health River Oaks and Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Rooks has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rooks received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Rooks' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rooks is board certified in General Surgery.

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Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Abscess
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal Prolapse
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Illeum Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dialysis Access Procedures
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paracentesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroid Surgery
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Central Surgical Associates
    1190 N State St Ste 502, Jackson, MS 39202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 944-1781
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Merit Health Central
    1850 Chadwick Dr, Jackson, MS 39204
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  3. 3 Office
    1030 River Oaks Dr, Flowood, MS 39232
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  4. 4 Merit Health Woman's Hospital
    1026 N Flowood Dr, Flowood, MS 39232
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4.7
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Aug 25, 2022
Dr Rooks explained everything thoroughly. He was not rushed at all.
Marie Askins Phelps — Aug 25, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • National Naval Medical Center
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • National Naval Medical Center
    1992
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Rooks frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Rooks, MD is affiliated with Lackey Memorial Hospital, Merit Health Central, Merit Health River Oaks and Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Rooks, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lackey Memorial Hospital

    330 N Broad St, Forest, MS

  • Merit Health Central

    1850 Chadwick Dr, Jackson, MS

  • Merit Health River Oaks

    1030 River Oaks Dr, Flowood, MS

  • Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

    1225 N State St, Jackson, MS