Summary

Dr. Joseph Phillips is a gastroenterologist with 35 years of experience specializing in digestive health and related conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. Dr. Phillips is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Phillips practices at multiple locations including Hattiesburg and Columbia, Mississippi, as well as Randolph, Vermont, with affiliations at Forrest County General Hospital, Merit Health Wesley, Marion General Hospital, and Gifford Medical Center. He focuses on treating patients with colon polyps, changes in bowel habits, and abdominal pain. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures. Patients have given Dr. Phillips an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 35 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Preston Phillips has 6 locations

Merit Health Wesley

5001 Hardy StHattiesburg, MS 39402

Forrest County General Hospital

6051 U S Highway 49Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Gifford Medical Center

44 S Main StRandolph, VT 05060

Hattiesburg Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center Gastroenterology

415 S 28TH AVE FL 5HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
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

Marion General Hospital

1560 Sumrall RdColumbia, MS 39429

Hattiesburg Clinic Gastroenterology

502 Broad StColumbia, MS 39429
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

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4.3 
35 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Hattiesburg , MSTallahassee , FLLittle Rock , ARSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: Creighton University College of Nursing Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Preston Phillips has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Preston Phillips has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Joseph Phillips speak?
Dr. Joseph Phillips speaks Spanish and Chinese.
Is Dr. Joseph Phillips accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Phillips affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Phillips is affiliated with Forrest County General Hospital, Merit Health Wesley, Marion General Hospital, and Gifford Medical Center.
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