Summary

Dr. Janet Ricks is a family medicine physician with 28 years of experience caring for patients and families throughout their healthcare journey. She earned her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Ricks is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to connect with diverse patient populations in their preferred language.

Based at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Dr. Ricks practices throughout Jackson, Mississippi. She specializes in managing complex conditions including heart failure, type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. Her procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to help diagnose and monitor digestive health concerns.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 28 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Mississippi Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 7 hospital affiliations
  • 9 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Janet Leigh Ricks has 9 locations

Lakeland Medical University Physicians

764 Lakeland DrJackson, MS 39216
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Lakeland Medical University Physicians

764 Lakeland Dr Fl 2Jackson, MS 39216
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Conerly Critical Care Hospital Ummc

2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216

Select Specialty Hospital Belhaven

1225 N State St Fl 5Jackson, MS 39202

Saint Dominics Hospital

969 Lakeland DrJackson, 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

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28 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu Speaks English Speaks English
Jackson , MSLawrenceville , GAJackson , MSOrlando , FL
Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Janet Leigh Ricks

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Janet Leigh Ricks has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Janet Leigh Ricks has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Mississippi Medical Center

Medical School

Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated in 1998

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Is Dr. Janet Ricks accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Janet Ricks affiliated with?
Dr. Janet Ricks is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Saint Dominics Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital Belhaven, Wiser Hospital For Women And Infants, Conerly Critical Care Hospital Ummc, and Childrens Of Mississippi Hospital.
Does Dr. Janet Ricks accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Janet Ricks has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Janet Ricks speak?
Dr. Janet Ricks speaks Spanish and English.
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