Summary

Dr. James Rooks is a surgeon with four decades of experience serving patients in Jackson, Mississippi. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the United States Naval Medical Center. Dr. Rooks specializes in surgery with additional expertise in wound care and diabetic complications. He speaks English and has been practicing medicine for 40 years.

Dr. Rooks maintains affiliations with several prominent medical facilities including Merit Health Central, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. His clinical expertise focuses on treating complex wound conditions such as chronic wounds and venous skin ulcers. He also provides specialized care for patients with diabetes-related skin complications and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Rooks performs advanced wound care procedures including wound debridement and uses Doppler ultrasound technology for diagnostic evaluation. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 40 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • United States Naval Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 6 hospital affiliations
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Russell Rooks has 8 locations

Central Surgical Associates Pllc

1190 N State St Ste 502Jackson, MS 39202
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Merit Health Central

1850 Chadwick DrJackson, MS 39204
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Baptist Wound Healing Center

1190 N State St Ste LLO1Jackson, MS 39202
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Conerly Critical Care Hospital Ummc

2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216

University Of Mississippi Medical Center

2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216

Wiser Hospital For Women And Infants

2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216

Saint Dominics Hospital

969 Lakeland DrJackson, MS 39216

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SurgeryAnesthesiologyNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
4.9 
40 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Jackson , MSJackson , MSJackson , MSJackson , MS
Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: Changzhi Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Russell Rooks

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Russell Rooks has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Russell Rooks has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Naval Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Dr. James Rooks speaks English.
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Dr. James Rooks's office is located at 1190 N State St Ste 502, Jackson, MS, 39202.
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