Top Pediatricians in Mississippi
Nothing I have ever encountered strikes fear into my heart like an injured or sick child. I am reasonably sure that all other parents out there feel the same way. I am sure you don’t want to just trust any doctor in Mississippi with your children. You also likely are not willing to go through any trial and error with one of your own children as you would be willing to go through to find your own doctor.
A pediatrician is going to have to click with you and gain your trust before they see your child and I feel exactly the same way. Unlike many of our service listings, you do not want to wait to find a pediatrician until an emergency strikes. You want to have them on speed dial long before that. So now is the perfect time to use our Mississippi are list of top recommended pediatricians and start interviewing them. Find the one who you would trust with your children. Don’t forget that people change over time and that can apply to not only your doctors but also your pediatricians. If any of our Mississippi doctors have declined in their performance, please let us know! It is vital that we keep the below list updated with only the doctors that will care for your children as if they were their own. It is also a great idea to establish a pediatrician for short term work conditions even if they last less than a year. So if you will be stationed somewhere else, start researching area pediatricians now so you are as prepared as possible.
Dr. Jami Carver
Olive Branch, MS
Dr. Jami Carver is currently part of the Memphis Children’s Clinic staff where she enjoys one-on-one contact with patients and their families. Dr. Carver completed her medical training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
Remilekun S. Adesoji, M.D.
Southaven, MS
Dr. Remilekun Adesoji specializes in providing care for children from newborn to 18 years. She was previously the Medical Director for the Mississippi Children’s Health Fund at the Aaron E. Henry Community Health Center.
Dr. Jacob Vargo
Olive Branch, MS
Dr. Jacob Vargo focuses on developing the Patient Centered Medical Home for the patients and families of Memphis Children’s Clinic. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and completed his residency in pediatrics at Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center.
Katherine Patrick, M.D.
Jackson, MS
Dr. Patrick joined Children’s Medical Group in 2015. Dr. Patrick earned her medical degree from The Medical University of South Carolina in 2012 and completed her pediatric training at The University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2015.
Vani K. Chandrappa, MD, FAAP
Southaven, MS
After finishing her medical education in India, she went on to complete her residency training in pediatrics from New York. She worked as an Urgent Care Physician before joining the practice. She is board certified by American Board of Pediatrics.
Erica N. Odum, MD, FAAP
Southaven, MS
Dr. Odum is a board certified by American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of various professional societies including the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her main goal is to provide a medical home for her patients that will promote their growth and development.
Dr. Michelle J. Gibson
Jackson, MS
Dr. Gibson is a board-certified pediatrician. As a graduate of Jackson State University and University of Mississippi Medical Center, she is a strong believer in our community. She is a member of various professional organizations such as: American Academy of Pediatrics, Miss. Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and the Miss. State Medical Association.
Dr. Mike Lacy
Southaven, MS
Dr. Mike Lacy joined Memphis Children’s Clinic in 2000 and he has been in practice there since then. He completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Dr. Melissa Damico
Southaven, MS
Dr. Damico joined Memphis Children’s Clinic in August of 2012. She completed her residency at Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center and was the first recipient of the Russell W. Chesney Award for Excellence in Pediatric Residency. She is board certified in General Pediatrics.
Beaty, James H., M.D.
Southaven, MS
Dr. James Beaty is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is Fellowship trained in Pediatric Orthopaedics by the A.I. DuPont Institute. He is currently in practice at the Campbell Clinic.