Infectious Diseases - University of Mississippi Medical Center
Infectious Disease • Jackson, MS • Since 1955
About
Summary: - The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson, MS is the state's only academic medical center and a major health sciences campus of the University of Mississippi. - UMMC houses seven health science schools and operates University Hospital and several specialty centers (including Children’s of Mississippi and related facilities) on its 164-acre campus. - It provides patient care, health sciences research, and education for health care professionals; aims to eliminate health care disparities. - For Infectious Diseases at UMMC, you can expect: access to infectious disease specialists within the academic medical center, involvement in clinical care at University Hospital and affiliated facilities, and opportunities for research and education through the health sciences schools and related programs. - Location and contact: 2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216. Main phone: (601) 984-1000. Notes specific to Infectious Diseases: - UMMC is a comprehensive academic medical center with hospital services and specialty units that would include an infectious diseases division or department, aligned with its mission to provide leading patient care and research in health sciences. To reach or learn more about Infectious Diseases services, contact UMMC’s main line or the Department of Medicine/Infectious Diseases at the Jackson campus.
Clinic Type
Infectious Disease
Address
2500 N State St, Jackson, ms 39216-4505, US
Phone
For appointments by phone: (601) 984-5560
dis-web@umc.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What infectious diseases services are offered?
The UMMC Infectious Diseases program provides care for adults with suspected or known infectious diseases, including tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and diseases caused by bacteria or viruses. It also offers a travel medicine clinic and immunizations for overseas travel.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS (reported via Momentary): 3 out of 5 stars (1,545 surveys)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jo Deal): 4.5 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Ujjwal Dhar): 5 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)
Patients praise
- High competence and caring attitude of specific infectious disease physicians
- Strong nurse communication scores compared to national averages
- Some patients report feeling respected and included in care decisions
Common complaints
- Long wait times, particularly in the emergency department
- Poor communication among staff and inconsistent information
- Negative reports regarding facility cleanliness
- Frustration with administrative processes, such as appointment scheduling and responsiveness
"If there were a thing as 10 stars I'd give them to her 150%"
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Jo Deal"Patient care declined since Obama care and Covid19! True story at Batson\UMMC in Mississippi in August 2020."
— PissedConsumer review"There appears to be a significant lack of communication among the team, leading to confusion and inconsistent information."
— Nutrifinder patient review for UMMCSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Progress Notes — Jul 21, 2025
- A New Chapter of Healing: Children’s of Mississippi Enhances Care for Medically Fragile Kids - Darkhorse Press — Oct 8, 2025
- Mississippi's Dr. Jones a CDC Leadership Frontrunner — Apr 6, 2026
- 08/12/2025: Syphilis Epidemic | Opioid Settlement Funds | Blood Donations Needed - Mississippi Edition | Acast — Nov 5, 2025
- Department of Medicine looks back on 70 years of progress - University of Mississippi Medical Center — Nov 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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