Top Pediatricians in Mississippi
Nothing I have ever encountered strikes fear into my heart like an injured or sick child. I am reasonably sure that all other parents out there feel the same way. I am sure you don’t want to just trust any doctor in Mississippi with your children. You also likely are not willing to go through any trial and error with one of your own children as you would be willing to go through to find your own doctor.
A pediatrician is going to have to click with you and gain your trust before they see your child and I feel exactly the same way. Unlike many of our service listings, you do not want to wait to find a pediatrician until an emergency strikes. You want to have them on speed dial long before that. So now is the perfect time to use our Mississippi are list of top recommended pediatricians and start interviewing them. Find the one who you would trust with your children. Don’t forget that people change over time and that can apply to not only your doctors but also your pediatricians. If any of our Mississippi doctors have declined in their performance, please let us know! It is vital that we keep the below list updated with only the doctors that will care for your children as if they were their own. It is also a great idea to establish a pediatrician for short term work conditions even if they last less than a year. So if you will be stationed somewhere else, start researching area pediatricians now so you are as prepared as possible.
Dr. Jami Carver
Olive Branch, MS
Dr. Jami Carver is currently part of the Memphis Children’s Clinic staff where she enjoys one-on-one contact with patients and their families. Dr. Carver completed her medical training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
Amanda Penny, M.D.
Jackson, MS
Dr. Penny joined Children’s Medical Group in 2008. Dr. Penny earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2004 graduating cum laude with a membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her Pediatric training at the University of California, Davis where she served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Jessica Hysmith
Southaven, MS
Dr. Hysmith joined Memphis Children’s Clinic in 2013. She graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Anthropology from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and then received her M.D. from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. She completed her pediatric residency at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, where she received the Russell W. Chesney Award for Excellence. Dr. Hysmith is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics.
Dr. Mike Lacy
Southaven, MS
Dr. Mike Lacy joined Memphis Children’s Clinic in 2000 and he has been in practice there since then. He completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Dr. Michelle J. Gibson
Jackson, MS
Dr. Gibson is a board-certified pediatrician. As a graduate of Jackson State University and University of Mississippi Medical Center, she is a strong believer in our community. She is a member of various professional organizations such as: American Academy of Pediatrics, Miss. Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and the Miss. State Medical Association.
Amanda H. Cook, M.D.
Flowood, MS
Dr. Cook completed her undergraduate education at Ole Miss. Her medical school and Pediatric residency training were both at UMC in Jackson. She joined The Children’s Clinic, PLLC in 2006.
Vani K. Chandrappa, MD, FAAP
Southaven, MS
After finishing her medical education in India, she went on to complete her residency training in pediatrics from New York. She worked as an Urgent Care Physician before joining the practice. She is board certified by American Board of Pediatrics.
Beaty, James H., M.D.
Southaven, MS
Dr. James Beaty is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is Fellowship trained in Pediatric Orthopaedics by the A.I. DuPont Institute. He is currently in practice at the Campbell Clinic.
David D. Spence, M.D.
Southaven, MS
Dr. David Spence attended medical school at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and received his MD degree there in 2006. He is Fellowship trained in Pediatric Orthopaedics and is currently in practice at the Campbell Clinic.
Dr. Jacob Vargo
Olive Branch, MS
Dr. Jacob Vargo focuses on developing the Patient Centered Medical Home for the patients and families of Memphis Children’s Clinic. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and completed his residency in pediatrics at Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center.
