Summary

Dr. Shores graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2013. He works in Laurel, MS and specializes in Hospital Medicine and Internal Medicine. Dr. Shores is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • 13 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Mississippi Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Hospital MedicineInternal MedicineObstetrics & GynecologyInternal Medicine
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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Laurel , MSLaurel , MSLaurel , MSLaurel , MS
Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science & Technology School Of Medical Sciences Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel Thomas Shores

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nationwide
  • Optum Health - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • State Farm
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • US Health Group
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel Thomas Shores has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel Thomas Shores has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Mississippi Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated in 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Joel Shores accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Joel Shores has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Joel Shores's office located?
Dr. Joel Shores's office is located at 1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS, 39440.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Shores?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Joel Shores affiliated with?
Dr. Joel Shores is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Medical Center.
Does Dr. Joel Shores accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joel Shores accepts on their Vitals profile.

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