Arthritis Care | Merit Health | Jackson, Vicksburg Mississippi

Rheumatology • Vicksburg, MS

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About

Merit Health River Region (Vicksburg, MS) is a public hospital and health care provider in the Merit Health system specializing in general hospital services. While the page lists overall hospital services, it does not specify arthritis or dedicated arthritis care programs.

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Clinic Type

Rheumatology

Address

2100 HWY 61 N, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183, US

Phone

(601) 883-5000

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.merithealthriverregion.com/arthritis-care-orthopedics

Services Offered

Arthritis Care
Osteoarthritis treatment
Joint replacement surgery
Medications and pain management therapies
Physical and occupational therapies
Arthritis education, resources and support
Minimally invasive surgical options

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades and WebMD: Dr. Dedri Ivory (Rheumatologist) 5/5 stars (9 reviews) on Healthgrades and 4/5 stars (12 ratings) on WebMD (9 to 12 ratings)

Patients praise

Specific rheumatologists, such as Dr. Dedri Ivory, are highly regarded for caring and thorough treatment
Some patients report professional and attentive care in emergency and surgical departments
Comprehensive range of orthopedic and joint replacement services available

Common complaints

Reports of long wait times for appointments and procedures
Concerns regarding nursing staff professionalism and compassion
Difficulties with administrative processes, such as billing and pre-appointment paperwork
General facility complaints including dated rooms and lack of amenities

"I love Dr. Ivory & the people in her office! Dr. Ivory is very caring & though. She not only follows up on my patient care with her, but also makes sure I have information from my other providers."

— Healthgrades patient review

"It is now 3:25p.m. and waiting, still no surgery. This is ridiculous!!! I know some things can be unpredictable, but this needs to be address!"

— MedicalRecords.com hospital experience review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Merit Health River Region Launches Wellness Campaign - Vicksburg Daily News — Sep 16, 2025
New CEO looks to the future of Merit Health River Region — Oct 12, 2025
Merit Health welcomes Dr. Protos - Vicksburg Daily News — May 20, 2026
Merit Health River Region welcomes Gustavo “Gus” Barrazueta, M.D - Vicksburg Daily News — Apr 14, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.