The 20 Best Gastrostomy Doctors near meridian, MS

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Gastrostomy near meridian, MS. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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44 providers found
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Johnathan Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Ward is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Gangrene, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ward is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Specialty Hospital

    1314 19th Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Johnston is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gangrene, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Anderson Physician Alliance Inc

    2024 15th St, Fl 2, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richmond Alexander is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center

    2124 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Thaggard is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Thaggard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Thaggard is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Joel T Callahan Thomas H. Greer JR & A Gary Boone PTR.

    1600 22nd Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Calvit is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Calvit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Calvit is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Joel T Callahan Thomas H. Greer JR & A Gary Boone PTR.

    1600 22nd Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Thomas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Joel T Callahan Thomas H. Greer JR & A Gary Boone PTR.

    1600 22nd Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Otis Gowdy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Gowdy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gowdy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Gray is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gray is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Gray is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Defatta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Defatta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Defatta is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Defatta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frederick Duggan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Duggan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Duggan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Medicine. Dr. Duggan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Medical Arts Surgical Group

    1800 12th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Makey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Makey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Medical Arts Surgical Group

    1800 12th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eddie Starnes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Starnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Rush Medical Center

    1314 19th Ave., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Tramel is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Tramel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Tramel is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology and American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Tramel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy

    Ochsner Specialty Hospital

    1314 19th Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tamer Haggag-Elsayed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Haggag-Elsayed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Haggag-Elsayed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    UmMc-Meridian Specialty Clinics

    1516 23rd Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Scholes is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Scholes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Micrognathia, Cholesteatoma, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Scholes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center

    2124 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eniola Otuseso is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Otuseso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Empyema, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center

    2124 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dustin Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center

    2124 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Robbins is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Robbins is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center

    2124 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsey Prewitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Prewitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Gastrostomy doctor near meridian, MS?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Gastrostomy doctor near meridian, MS?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Gastrostomy doctors near meridian, MS?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Gastrostomy doctors near meridian, MS?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Gastrostomy doctor near meridian, MS?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrostomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrostomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Gastrostomy doctor near meridian, MS?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Gastrostomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Gastrostomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Gastrostomy doctors near meridian, MS?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrostomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Gastrostomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrostomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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