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Dr. Joseph Gunter, MD

General Surgery
3.4 (5)
Map Pin Small Jackson, MS
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joseph Gunter, MD

Dr. Joseph Gunter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Jackson, MS. They specialize in General Surgery, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of South Alabama and is affiliated with Thomasville Regional Medical Center. Dr. Gunter, completed a residency at University Of Mississippi Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Gunter an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Gunter works at Central Surgical Associates in Jackson, MS with other offices in Canton, MS, Selma, AL and Magee, MS. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Gunter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Central Surgical
    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
    Satellite Clinic- Madison River Oaks
    160 River Oaks Dr, Canton, MS 39046 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 944-1781
  3. 3
    Cardiovascular Institute of Selma
    1023 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 311, Selma, AL 36701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 418-6652
  4. 4
    Satellite Clinic- Magee General Hospital
    360 Simpson Highway 149 # 149, Magee, MS 39111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 849-7318

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  • Thomasville Regional Medical Center

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    About Dr. Joseph Gunter, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1124290275
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Of Mississippi Medical Center
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    • not applicable
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    Medical Education
    • University of South Alabama
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Spring Hill College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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