Heart - University of Mississippi Medical Center
Cardiology • Jackson, MS • Since 1955
About
Summary: The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson, MS is Mississippi’s only academic health sciences center. It comprises seven health science schools (Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Health Related Professions, Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, Population Health, and Pharmacy) and operates University Hospital, Women and Infants services, a children’s hospital (Children’s of Mississippi), and a medical library. UMMC is a 722-bed, Level I trauma center located at 2500 N. State St., Jackson. It was founded in 1955 and serves as a major teaching and research institution, focused on education, health care delivery, and reducing health disparities. Notable health-related emphasis relevant to heart health includes ongoing research and clinical programs addressing cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and other heart conditions, with regional impact in Mississippi and beyond.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
2500 N State St, Jackson, ms 39216-4505, US
Phone
(601) 984-5678
dis-web@umc.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
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FAQs
What heart programs are available at UMMC?
Adult congenital heart disease, heart transplant, LVAD, and other cardiology services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News & World Report: 5/5 (Cardiology specific)
- Healthgrades: 75% (Patient Experience Rating)
- Nutrifinder: 2.7/5 (193)
Patients praise
- Home to specialized, high-level cardiac services like heart transplants and LVAD programs
- Recognized as a major academic and tertiary referral medical center for complex cases
- Nationally recognized cardiology specialists and programs
- Some positive mentions of administration and patient accessibility
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times for service
- Allegations of poor communication and inadequate diagnostic testing
- Concerns regarding patient discharge procedures
- Complaints about staff professionalism and bedside manner
"If the medical professionals at UMMC were doing their job they would have done more than an EKG when my sister told them to check his heart. He had obvious, visible and serious signs of heart failure."
— Nutrifinder user review"It is well administered and easy to access. Good caring people."
— Yelp user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UMMC Medical Pavilion - University of Mississippi Medical Center — Dec 23, 2025
- Overview - Jackson Heart Study — May 29, 2026
- Jackson Heart Study marks 25 years, looks to new tech for next phase - University of Mississippi Medical Center — Sep 1, 2025
- Cardiac Amyloidosis - University of Mississippi Medical Center — Jul 31, 2025
- Department of Medicine - University of Mississippi Medical Center — Jul 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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