James A. Underwood, Jr, MD, Physician

    
James A. Underwood, Jr, MD, Physician
 
 

A Jackson native, Dr. Underwood attended elementary school at First Presbyterian Day School (across the street from his future office!) and went on to Jackson Preparatory School, where he played basketball, served as student body president, and was named "Mr. Jackson Prep" in 1986.  He is married to the former Stacy Greer of Jackson, and they have one daughter (Greer) and two sons (Jimmy and Ian).  In his spare time, Dr. Underwood enjoys sports, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Office Location(s):

GI Associates


1421 North State Street
Suite 203
Jackson, Mississippi   39202
Location Phone: 601-355-1234

GI Endoscopy Center Jackson


1405 North State Street
Suite 300
Jackson, Mississippi   39202
Location Phone: 601-355-1234

Accepting new patients:
 I am accepting new patients.

Primary Specialty:
 Gastroenterology

Secondary Specialty:
 Internal Medicine

Education:
Undergraduate:
 University of Mississippi, Oxford : 1987-1990
     
  • BA, Biological Sciences
  • Magna Cum Laude Graduate


 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Accountancy : 1986-1987

Medical Education:
 University of Mississippi, Jackson : 1990-1994
     
  • Recipient of Hearin-Hess and Culley Memorial Merit Scholarships
  • Snavely Award for performance in Internal Medicine
  • Magna Cum Laude Graduate
  • Alpha Omega Alpha


Residency:
 Vanderbilt University, Nashville : 1998-2001
     Subspecialty Training, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
 University of Mississippi, Jackson : 1997-1998
     Internal Medicine
 The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore : 1994-1997
     Internal Medicine

Academic Appointments:
 Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine : 2001-Present
     University of Mississippi, Jackson

Board Certifications:
 Gastroenterology

 Internal Medicine

In Practice Since:
 2001

Affiliations:
 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
 American Gastroenterological Association
 American Medical Association




  
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