Children’s of Mississippi Tupelo – Pediatric Service and Physician Booklet

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Children’s of Mississippi Tupelo is part of a statewide network of pediatric specialty care from University of Mississippi Medical Center, the state’s only academic medical center.

In addition to the specialties available at our clinic, we also provide inpatient care at North Mississippi Medical Center and other services through monthly clinics and telehealth.

Specialties in Tupelo Cardiology

Endocrinology

Our cardiologists perform diagnostic tests, including fetal echocardiography and cardiac MRI, to help detect heart defects and disease. We treat congenital heart disease in all ages and even hold a special monthly clinic for adults. We also address adolescent heart issues related to hypertension and obesity.

Our endocrinologist identifies, treats, and monitors hormonal and metabolic imbalances in kids. We cover general endocrine disorders from diabetes to growth and thyroid problems.

Dietetics We help children maintain a healthy lifestyle by developing and monitoring a nutritional program tailored for their specific health needs, from weight management to chronic health issues.

Gastroenterology (monthly clinic) We evaluate and treat patients up to 18 years old for GI issues, including digestive, liver, pancreatic and nutritional problems.

Hematology (monthly clinic) Our hemostasis and thrombosis providers treat children and adults with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. We also provide care and anticoagulation management for children with clotting disorders.

Inpatient Hospital Care

Surgery (monthly clinic)

We employ pediatric intensivists who provide 24-hour care to children at North Mississippi Medical Center. To have a patient transferred for admission, call the NMMC Transfer Center at 877.398.9337.

Our pediatric surgeon performs minimally invasive procedures for abdominal and thoracic disorders. We also offer general surgery for tumors, masses, hernias, GERD, chest wall deformities and other conditions.

Orthopaedics (monthly clinic)

Telehealth Services

Beginning in fall 2015, we will offer pediatric orthopaedic services treating trauma and sports injuries, congenital and limb deformities, including hip dysplasia, scoliosis and club foot. We also treat children with neuromuscular problems and developmental delays.

The UMMC Center for Telehealth provides video patient evaluations and consultations in Tupelo with pediatric medical professionals at our Jackson campus. Our pediatric telehealth providers support: • Child development • Learning disorders • Behavioral and emotional issues • Genetic counseling and testing More services to be offered soon.

Our Doctors Tupelo-based

Viswanath Gajula, MD

Pediatric Critical Care Areas of Emphasis: Hospital medicine, critical and emergency care

Salwa Gendi, MD

Pediatric Cardiology Areas of Emphasis: Congenital heart defects and diagnostic testing

Jessica Sparks Lilley, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology Areas of Emphasis: Diabetes, cholesterol and hormone disorders

Frank Osei, MD

Pediatric Cardiologist Areas of Emphasis: Non-invasive imaging and fetal echocardiography

Jana Sperka, MD

Pediatric Critical Care Areas of Emphasis: Hospital medicine, critical and emergency care

Deborah Stone, PhD, RD, LD Pediatric Nutrition Areas of Emphasis: Nutrition for growth and development Jackson-based

Uwe Blecker, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology Areas of Emphasis: Inflammatory bowel disorder and general GI problems

Christopher Blewett, MD Pediatric Surgery Areas of Emphasis: Minimally invasive and alimentary tract disorders

Wade Shrader, MD

Pediatric Orthopaedics Areas of Emphasis: Orthopaedic surgery and scoliosis

Spencer Sullivan, MD

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Areas of Emphasis: Bleeding and clotting disorders

Telehealth

Omar Abdul-Rahman, MD Pediatric Genetics Areas of Emphasis: Congenital anomalies and prenatal genetic counseling

Susan Buttross, MD

Child Development Areas of Emphasis: Development, learning, behavior and emotional disorders

Julie Kaplan, MD

Pediatric Genetics Areas of Emphasis: Cancer and prenatal genetic counseling

Brian Kirmse, MD

Pediatric Genetics Areas of Emphasis: Metabolic and mitochondrial disorders and newborn screening

Contact Us Our dedicated referral line is 855.984.KIDS (855.984.5437).

Clinic Hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

We are located near North Mississippi Medical Center in Journal Business Park: Children’s of Mississippi Tupelo 1150 South Green Street Building 2, Suite D Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 Community Dr

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North Mississippi Medical Center

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Enterprise Dr Wallace St S Eason Blvd

1150 South Green Street Building 2, Suite D Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 Dedicated Referral Line: 855.984.KIDS (5437)

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