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Dr. John Joseph Sheehan M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
2500 North State Street Department Of Medici Jackson MS, 39216About
Dr. John Sheehan is a gastroenterologist practicing in Jackson, MS. Dr. Sheehan specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Sheehan performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms MD
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1975
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gastritis
- Pain
Dr. John Joseph Sheehan M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2500 North State Street Department Of Medicine Division Of Digestive
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Naveed Ahmad M.D.2500 N State St Jackson MS 39216
- Mr. Brian Bahman Borg MD, MHS971 LAKELAND DR STE 1159 JACKSON MS 39216
- Dr. Thomas D. Amankonah MD2500 N STATE ST JACKSON MS 39216
- James Q Sones Other2500 N STATE ST JACKSON MS 39216
- Dr. Ernest S. Weeks M.D.2500 N State St Jackson MS 39216
- Dr. David C. Schaefer M.D.2500 N STATE ST JACKSON MS 39216
Nearest Hospitals
MISSISSIPPI METHODIST REHAB CTRl
1350 E WOODROW WILSON DR JACKSON MS 39216