Dr. Deborah S. Skelton MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
971 Lakeland Dr Suite 1160 Jackson MS, 39216About
Dr. Deborah Skelton is a gastroenterologist practicing in Jackson, MS. Dr. Skelton 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. Skelton 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 1981
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Hernia
- Vascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Paul B Milner MD2510 LAKELAND DR FLOWOOD MS 39232
- Dr. Thomas D. Amankonah MD2500 N STATE ST JACKSON MS 39216
- Dr. Thomas Lyman Abell MDDepartment Of Medicine/Division Of Digestive Disease Jackson MS 39216
- Dr. Ernest S. Weeks M.D.2510 LAKELAND DR FLOWOOD MS 39232
- Dr. Thomas P. Mills M.D.970 Lakeland Dr Jackson MS 39216
- Dr. David C. Schaefer M.D.2500 N STATE ST JACKSON MS 39216