Summary

Dr. William Harris specializes in thoracic surgery and brings 34 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Alabama Hospital. Dr. Harris speaks English and has dedicated more than three decades to providing surgical care for patients with chest and heart conditions.

Dr. Harris practices at multiple locations throughout Jackson, Mississippi, including Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and Merit Health Central. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease and helps patients manage heart conditions that affect blood flow to the heart muscle. His surgical expertise includes performing procedures to restore proper circulation and improve heart function. Patients have given Dr. Harris an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars for his care.

AI-generated from data on this provider profile.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 34 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Alabama Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. William Jacob Harris has 7 locations

Baptist Heart

501 Marshall St Ste 104Jackson, MS 39202
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

Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

1225 N State St OfcJackson, MS 39202
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
Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Merit Health Central

1850 Chadwick DrJackson, MS 39204

Conerly Critical Care Hospital Ummc

2500 N State StJackson, 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

Saint Dominics Hospital

969 Lakeland DrJackson, MS 39216

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. William Jacob Harris, MD
Dr. Thomas Lafayette Kilgore
Samantha Mikel Porter
Dr. Anthony Bedear Petro, MD
Dr. William Jacob Harris, MDDr. Thomas Lafayette KilgoreSamantha Mikel PorterDr. Anthony Bedear Petro, MD
Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryNurse PractitionerThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.7 
34 Years of Experience 68 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Jackson , MSJackson , MSJackson , MSJackson , MS
Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: University of Alabama at Birmingham Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Jacob Harris

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Physicians Mutual
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. William Jacob Harris has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William Jacob Harris has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • Lung Diseases
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Alabama Hospital

Medical School

University Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated in 1992

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Harris?
You can find contact information for Dr. William Harris here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. William Harris affiliated with?
Dr. William Harris is affiliated with Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.
Where is Dr. William Harris's office located?
Dr. William Harris's office is located at 501 Marshall St Ste 104, Jackson, MS, 39202.
Is Dr. William Harris accepting new patients?
Dr. William Harris is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. William Harris's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. William Harris accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. William Harris accepts on their Vitals profile.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.