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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.
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 locationsLakeland Medical University Physicians
764 Lakeland DrJackson, MS 39216 Tel: (601) 984-6800
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 39216Mon8:00 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
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 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 , MS | Lawrenceville , GA | Jackson , MS | Orlando , 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 | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Janet Leigh Ricks has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Janet Leigh Ricks has the following 6 areas of expertise
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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- 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.
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- Dr. Janet Ricks speaks Spanish and English.
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