Summary

Dr. James Jefferson is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who brings nearly four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and has been serving patients for 39 years. Dr. Jefferson is fluent in Spanish and Arabic, enabling him to provide culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations.

Dr. Jefferson practices at locations in Jackson and Brandon, Mississippi, with affiliations at GV Sonny Montgomery Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Merit Health Rankin. He specializes in managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and treating colon polyps and venous skin ulcers. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs for patient recovery. Patients have given Dr. Jefferson an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Arabic
  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Andrew Jefferson has 2 locations

Gv Sonny Montgomery Va Medical Center

1500 E Woodrow Wilson AveJackson, MS 39216
Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Merit Health Rankin

350 Crossgates BlvdBrandon, MS 39042

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Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Andrew Jefferson

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Andrew Jefferson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Andrew Jefferson has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. James Jefferson's office located?
Dr. James Jefferson's office is located at 1500 E Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS, 39216.
Does Dr. James Jefferson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Jefferson accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Jefferson affiliated with?
Dr. James Jefferson is affiliated with Gv Sonny Montgomery Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Does Dr. James Jefferson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Jefferson has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. James Jefferson accepting new patients?
Dr. James Jefferson has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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