Gastroenterology Clinic | Miss-Lou GI
Gastroenterology • Natchez, MS
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
136 Jeff Davis Blvd. Suite B, Natchez, MS
Phone
(601) 492-2224
kjex@misslougi.com
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM); Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Sat & Sun Closed
Website
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Our insurance staff can file claims; patient is responsible for any remaining balance.
We accept insurance, Pay My Bill Online, Insurance processing at visit
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What are Miss-Lou GI’s office hours?
Mon-Thu: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Fri: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Sat & Sun: Closed.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring your insurance card and all current medications; be prepared to spend about 15 minutes completing paperwork and checking in.
What should I do if I need to postpone an appointment?
Notify the office as soon as possible to postpone.
What payment/insurance options are available?
We file insurance claims for Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial plans; patient pays any remaining balance. See staff for financial planning if needed.
How can I pay my bill online?
Pay My Bill Online Now.
Whom can I contact for privacy questions?
Privacy Officer for Miss-Lou GI, Katie Watts, at (601) 492-2207.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- Healthgrades: 5.0 star rating (2 reviews)
- Vitals: 5.0 average rating (3 ratings & 2 written reviews)
- WebMD Care: 5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings with 2 reviews)
Patients praise
- Kind bedside manner and listening to patients
- Explains conditions/procedures clearly and shows competence
- Overall patient satisfaction and likelihood to recommend
- Patient-centered, caring, compassionate approach
Common complaints
- No negative patient review themes were found in the provided sources.
"“This doctor cares, listens and then does his homework to figure out how to help you. ... Down to earth and caring as well as a total professional.”"
— Healthgrades (Dr. Kellen Jex reviews)"“I was very impressed with Dr. Jex. He was very kind, explained everything to me like he genuinely cared, and gave me his complication statistics prior to the procedure. I highly recommend him.”"
— Vitals (Dr. Kellen Jex reviews)"“Pleasant bedside manner. Explains procedures. Asks questions. Gives results as he knows them. My Gastro from now on!”"
— WebMD Care (Dr. Kellen Jex reviews)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Medical Forms by Miss-Lou GI — Apr 17, 2026
- Digestive Health - Merit Health Natchez — Mar 30, 2026
- Hundreds recognized at 2025 Best of Miss-Lou Readers' Choice... — Oct 8, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More gastroenterology clinics in Natchez
Summary: The Merit Health Natchez hospital (part of Community Health Systems) is a private, Joint Commission-accredited 179-bed facility in Natchez, Mississippi, offering a broad range of services including critical care, emergency, maternity, diagnostics, imaging, heart and kidney care, orthopedic and robotic surgery, stroke care, rehabilitation, primary care, and wellness. The site supports online scheduling and lists current job openings. Key leadership includes roles like Chief Nursing Officer and CFO, with a local address at 54 Seargent Prentiss Dr, Natchez, MS 39120. If you’re seeking “Jex Kellen, MD” specifically, there is no doctor-by-that-name listed in the provided highlights; you may want to use the site’s Find a Doctor feature or contact the hospital for physician-specific information.
South Central Gastroenterology Natchez is not mentioned on the South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) site. The SCRMC page confirms: - SCRMC is a nonprofit, 285-bed hospital in Laurel, Mississippi (founded 1952) serving a four-county area (Jones, Jasper, Wayne, Smith). - The health system lists 114 providers across 30+ specialties and about 2,300 employees. - Located at 1220 Jefferson Street, Laurel, MS; Emergency Department Level III. If you’re looking for gastroenterology services specifically in Natchez, this SCRMC page does not indicate a Natchez location or gastroenterology department under that name. You may want to: - Check SCRMC’s main site for gastroenterology or digestive health services and any Natchez-affiliated clinics. - Search Natchez-area hospitals or private gastroenterology practices for “South Central Gastroenterology.” - Contact SCRMC directly at 601-426-4000 or info@scrmc.com for referrals or Natchez connections.
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