James A. Underwood, Jr, M.D., Gastroenterologist

    
James A. Underwood, Jr, M.D., Gastroenterologist
 
 

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 Associates and Endoscopy Center Madison


104 Highland Way
Madison, Mississippi   39110
Location Phone: 601-355-1234

GI Endoscopy Center Jackson


1405 North State Street
Suite 300
Jackson, Mississippi   39202
Location Phone: 601-355-1234
Additional Location Phone: 800-880-1231

My Phone: 601-355-1234

Accepting new patients:
I am accepting new patients.

Primary Specialty:
Gastroenterology

Secondary Specialty:
Internal Medicine

Undergraduate Education:
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:
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology

In Practice Since:
2001

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