Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting First Health in MississippiPage 2
58 verified orthopaedic surgeons in Mississippi accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Common hospital affiliations include Singing River Health System, Singing River Gulfport, and Bienville Surgery Center.


Charles Winters, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Vancleave, MS30+ years


Jeffrey Dlabach, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Olive Branch, MS30+ years6+ pubs


Daneca Dipaolo, MD
Chief of Staff (2020-2022), UMMC Grenada Hospital
Orthopaedics
Grenada, MS30+ years


James Ramsey, MD
Orthopaedics
Jackson, MS30+ years28+ pubs


Eric Graham, MD
Orthopaedics
Gulfport, MS30+ years4+ pubs


Norfleet Thompson, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Southaven, MS15+ years


Marc Mihalko, M.D.
Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee Department of Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics
Southaven, MS20+ years14+ pubs


Robert Mehrle, MD
Orthopaedics
Jackson, MS20+ years3+ pubs


Gregory Dabov, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Southaven, MS30+ years9+ pubs


Lawrence Haber, M.D.
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Bay Saint Louis, MS30+ years


Judith Smith, MD
Orthopaedics
Biloxi, MS20+ pubs


Thomas Giel, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Southaven, MS20+ years


Roy Kellum, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Flowood, MS15+ years2+ pubs


David Brown, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Southaven, MS20+ years


David Taormina, MD
Orthopaedics
Vancleave, MS10+ years19+ pubs


Lane Rush, MD
Orthopaedics
Meridian, MS10+ years10+ pubs


Claiborne Christian, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Southaven, MS30+ years


Christopher Pokabla, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Southaven, MS15+ years


Yekaterina Karpitskaya, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopaedics
Biloxi, MS20+ years5+ pubs


Sergey Dzugan, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Hattiesburg, MS20+ years7+ pubs
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these orthopaedic surgeons accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
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