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Dr. James Underwood, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 56
Dr. James Underwood, MD
4.6 (113 Ratings)

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Dr. James Underwood, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Flowood, MS.
Dr. James Underwood, MD
4.6 (113 Ratings)
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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 Gastroenterology Specialist in Flowood, MS.

About

Dr. James Underwood, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Flowood, MS and has 30 years experience. They graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at Johns Hopkins.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Lackey Memorial Hospital, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and Saint Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Underwood has experience treating conditions like Nausea, Chronic Gastritis and Dysphagia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Underwood received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 113 times. Their 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
Dysphagia
Nausea
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Chronic Gastritis
Dysphagia
Gastritis
Gastroptosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Vomiting Disorders
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Biliary Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
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
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Integrated Health Plan (IHP) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • WellCare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2510 Lakeland Dr, Flowood, MS 39232
  2. 2 Office
    1030 River Oaks Dr, Flowood, MS 39232
  3. 3 Gastrointestinal Associates Endoscopy
    106 Highland Way Ste 101, Madison, MS 39110
  4. 4 Specialty Anesthesia LLC
    1421 N State St Ste 203, Jackson, MS 39202

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Underwood
4.6
Based on 113 Reviews
5 Stars (99)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (10)

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Nov 29, 2023
Courteous, helpful, and friendly staff. Colonoscopy prep was a snap. Easiest procedure I've ever had done.
J Walton — Nov 29, 2023
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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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Does Dr. Underwood offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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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 Dysphagia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Underwood, MD is affiliated with Lackey Memorial Hospital, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and Saint 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

  • Saint Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS