Cardiology | Merit Health Medical Group | Vicksburg | Mississippi
Cardiology • Vicksburg, MS
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
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Phone
(601) 883-6071
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
https://www.merithealthvicksburgdocs.com/mhmg-vicksburg/telehealth-info.aspx
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered by Merit Health Medical Group Cardiology Vicksburg?
The page lists a range of cardiology services including direct current cardioversion, pacemaker/ICD placements, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, cardiac rehabilitation, vein mapping for end-stage, tunneled dialysis catheter placement for hemodialysis, treadmill stress test, tilt table testing, peripheral angiogram/angioplasty/stenting for PAD, nuclear stress test, lower extremity arterial/venous Doppler studies, Echo studies, dialysis access care with angiogram/angioplasty/stenting of AV graft and fistula, declotting of clotted AV graft/fistula, carotid ultrasound, cardiac angioplasty and stenting, cardiac angiogram, abdominal aorta ultrasound, 30-day event monitor, and 24-hour Holter monitor.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals (for Dr. Paul W. Pierce, Interventional Cardiologist): 4.6/5 stars (16 ratings)
- Birdeye (for Merit Health River Region Emergency Services): 3.5/5 stars (687 reviews)
Patients praise
- Physicians perceived as kind, caring, and knowledgeable
- Effective communication and personality of individual cardiologists
- Compassionate care in some clinical interactions
Common complaints
- Long wait times for emergency and clinical services
- Concerns regarding hospital facility standards and hospitalist care coordination
- Mixed opinions on clinical care outcomes
"Dr. Pierce is awesome! He has a wonderful personality and really puts you at ease. He is knowledgeable and confident."
— Vitals review for Dr. Paul W. Pierce"Dr Pierce is a kind caring physician who is an excellent cardiologist. But the hospital he uses... is in my opinion lacking in meeting generally accepted hospital standards of care."
— Vitals review for Dr. Paul W. Pierce"Took 4 hours just to tell me I had strep. If you’re dying and go here you’re gonna die there waiting."
— Birdeye review for Merit Health River Region Emergency ServicesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Merit Health welcomes Dr. Protos - Vicksburg Daily News — May 20, 2026
- New CEO looks to the future of Merit Health River Region — Oct 12, 2025
- Welcome Home - Vicksburg-Warren Partnership — May 5, 2026
- Merit Health River Region welcomes Gustavo “Gus” Barrazueta, M.D - Vicksburg Daily News — Apr 14, 2026
- Mayor Thompson appointed to Board of Trustees of Merit Health Vicksburg - Vicksburg Daily News — Jan 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More cardiology clinics in Vicksburg
Summary: Merit Health River Region (Vicksburg, MS) is a hospitals and health care provider part of Community Health Systems. It operates as Merit Health River Region Medical Center, with a public profile in the U.S. health system. Key details: - Location: 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183, United States - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; Type: Private/Public company - Services: General hospital/medical center serving the Vicksburg area - Contact: 601-883-5000 - Employees and scale: About 68 staff; annual revenue in the $100M–$500M range - Website: merithealthriverregion.com - LinkedIn presence: merit-health-river-region-medical-center - Aliases: Merit Health River Region Medical Center If you’re specifically seeking heart care in Jackson or Vicksburg, this facility is the regional Merit Health center in Vicksburg and may offer cardiology services as part of its hospital care.
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