Dr. Janet Leigh Ricks, DO

Dr. Janet Ricks is a family medicine physician who earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency training at University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she developed expertise in comprehensive family care. With 28 years of clinical experience, Dr. Ricks brings extensive knowledge to treating patients across all age groups. She provides care in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Ricks practices throughout Jackson, Mississippi, with affiliations at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, and Saint Dominics Hospital. She treats common conditions including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. Her clinical work includes ordering essential diagnostic tests such as basic metabolic panels and blood chemistry studies to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.