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Dr. James Rooks, MD

General Surgery*
4.7 (15)
Map Pin Small Jackson, MS
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Rooks, MD

Dr. James Rooks, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Jackson, MS. They specialize in General Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine and is affiliated with Lackey Memorial Hospital, Merit Health Central, Merit Health River Oaks and Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Rooks, completed a residency at National Naval Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Rooks an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Rooks works at Practice in Jackson, MS with other offices in Morton, MS, Forest, MS and Flowood, MS. They frequently treat conditions like Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rooks' Office 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
    Scott Regional Hospital Satellite Clinic
    317 Highway 13 S, Morton, MS 39117 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 944-1781
  3. 3
    Forest Satellite Clinic at Lackey Memorial Hospital
    330 N Broad St Fl 1, Forest, MS 39074 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 944-1781
  4. 4
    Merit Health Central
    1850 Chadwick Dr, Jackson, MS 39204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 944-1781
  5. 5
    Office
    1030 River Oaks Dr, Flowood, MS 39232 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 944-1781
  6. 6
    Merit Health Woman's Hospital
    1026 N Flowood Dr, Flowood, MS 39232 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 944-1781

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Lackey Memorial Hospital
  • Merit Health Central
  • Merit Health River Oaks
  • Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

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Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Mastectomy
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 or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
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
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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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
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
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
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
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dialysis Access Procedures
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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 Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paracentesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroid Surgery
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
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
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1962451898
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • National Naval Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • National Naval Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Rooks has seen patients for Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rooks on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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