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Dr. Leon Sykes Jr, MD

Critical Care Surgery*
Map Pin Small Jackson, MS
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Leon Sykes Jr, MD

Dr. Leon Sykes Jr, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Jackson, MS. They specialize in Critical Care Surgery, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from Ohio State University and is affiliated with Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton.

Dr. Sykes Jr works at Practice in Jackson, MS with other offices in Carrollton, GA, Raymond, MS and Norman, OK. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Humana 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. Sykes Jr' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children
    2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 815-1312
  2. 2
    Tanner Behavior Health Inpatient Unit
    705 Dixie St, Carrollton, GA 30117 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 812-9666
  3. 3
    Pathways Psychological Services
    2058 Bill Downing Rd, Raymond, MS 39154 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 536-0851
  4. 4
    Norman Regional Hospital
    901 N Porter Ave, Norman, OK 73071 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (405) 307-1000

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  • Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton

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    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Surgery

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    • 46 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1245346709
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    Education & Certifications

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    • Ohio State University
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    • Critical Care Surgery, General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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