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Dr. John Runnels, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 50
Dr. John Runnels, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
 
Dr. John Runnels, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. John Runnels, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 50
Flowood, MS
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
 

Clinical Overview

Dr. John Runnels, MD works in Flowood, MS as a Gastroenterologist and has 23 years experience.

Dr. Runnels is board certified in Gastroenterology and graduated from University of Mississippi in 2003. Dr. Runnels completed a residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Runnels has worked on more claims relating to Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Constipation, Viral Enteritis, Dysphagia, Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Vomiting Disorders, Anal or Rectal Pain, Enteritis, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Diarrhea, Gastroparesis, Dysentery, Gastroptosis, Infectious Diarrheal Disease, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Intestinal Ulcer, Chronic Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Unexplained Weight Loss, Gastritis, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Duodenitis than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Runnels has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. Dr. Runnels is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital, Magee General Hospital, Merit Health River Oaks, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Runnels is accepting new patients. Dr. Runnels accepts many private insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare. Dr. Runnels is a Gastroenterologist practicing in Flowood, MS. Dr. John Runnels, MD is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital, Magee General Hospital, and Merit Health River Oaks.

Insurance & Payment Information

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Integrated Health Plan (IHP) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • First Choice Health
  • Mississippi Health Partners
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • WellCare PPO
  • Aetna
  • WellPoint
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO

Office Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2510 Lakeland Dr, Flowood, MS 39232
  2. 2 Office
    1030 River Oaks Dr, Flowood, MS 39232
  3. 3 Merit Health Madison
    161 River Oaks Dr, Canton, MS 39046
  4. 4 Gastrointestinal Associates Endoscopy
    106 Highland Way Ste 101, Madison, MS 39110

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Medical Expertise & Background

Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Common Patient Questions

Dr. John Runnels, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Runnels accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, MultiPlan, First Health, Humana, First Choice Health, Mississippi Health Partners, UnitedHealthCare, Cigna, WellCare, Aetna, WellPoint and Curative as well as many others.

Dr. Runnels frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Constipation, Viral Enteritis, Dysphagia, Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Vomiting Disorders, Anal or Rectal Pain, Enteritis, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Diarrhea, Gastroparesis, Dysentery, Gastroptosis, Infectious Diarrheal Disease, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Intestinal Ulcer, Chronic Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Unexplained Weight Loss, Gastritis, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Duodenitis.

Dr. Runnels has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

Dr. Runnels is board certified in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Runnels has been practicing as a Gastroenterologist for 23 years.

Education & Credentials
Medical Education
  • University of Mississippi
    2003
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    2006
Residency Hospital
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