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.
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.
Darren Scoggin, M.D.
Jackson, MS
Dr. Scoggin joined Children’s Medical Group in 2017. He is a native of Ellisville, MS. He received undergraduate education at Jones County Junior College, followed by The University of Southern Mississippi. He then completed medical school in 2014 and Pediatric residency in 2017 at The University of Mississippi Medical 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.
Remilekun S. Adesoji, M.D.
Southaven, MS
Dr. Remilekun Adesoji specializes in providing care for children from newborn to 18 years. She was previously the Medical Director for the Mississippi Children’s Health Fund at the Aaron E. Henry Community Health Center.
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. Melissa Damico
Southaven, MS
Dr. Damico joined Memphis Children’s Clinic in August of 2012. She completed her residency at Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center and was the first recipient of the Russell W. Chesney Award for Excellence in Pediatric Residency. She is board certified in General Pediatrics.
Prashant Dixit, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Gulfport, MS
Dr. Dixit is a Board Certified Pediatrician who completed his medical school training at Bombay University in Bombay, India. Dr. Dixit practiced in several private practices including time in South Carolina and Michigan before making Gulfport, Mississippi his long term home. Dr. Dixit has practiced in Gulfport since 2002. He is pleased to join Children’s International Medical Group as they open their first Pediatric Clinic in the Gulfport area.
Erica N. Odum, MD, FAAP
Southaven, MS
Dr. Odum is a board certified by American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of various professional societies including the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her main goal is to provide a medical home for her patients that will promote their growth and development.
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.
Catherine P. Phillippi, M.D.
Jackson, MS
Dr. Catherine Phillippi was previously in practice for two years in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed her Pediatric training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
