Summary

Dr. Joseph Blackston brings four decades of medical expertise to his practice, specializing in internal medicine and emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and has built an extensive career treating patients across multiple medical disciplines. His 40 years of experience have given him deep knowledge in managing complex medical conditions and urgent care situations.

Dr. Blackston practices in Vicksburg, Mississippi, where he provides care through Medical Associates of Vicksburg and Merit Health River Region. He focuses on treating high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. His diagnostic skills include performing complete blood counts, general blood work, and kidney function tests to help monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 40 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Walker Blackston has 2 locations

Medical Associates Of Vicksburg Pllc

2080 S Frontage Rd Ste 100Vicksburg, MS 39180
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Merit Health River Region

2100 Highway 61 NVicksburg, MS 39183

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40 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
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Vicksburg , MSVicksburg , MSVicksburg , MSVICKSBURG , MS
Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Walker Blackston

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Gateway Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Peoples Health
  • Security Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Walker Blackston has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Walker Blackston has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Legal Medicine
  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Dr. Joseph Blackston's office is located at 2080 S Frontage Rd Ste 100, Vicksburg, MS, 39180.
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