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Shannon Orr III, MD, General Surgery, Jackson, MS

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General Surgery Jackson, MS

Hepatobiliary Surgery, Melanoma, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

Professor Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology University of Mississippi Medical Center

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  • Office

    2500 N State St
    Jackson, MS 39216
    Phone+1 713-792-6161

Summary

  • Shannon Orr III, MD is a General Surgeon based in Jackson, MS with subspecialties in Hepatobiliary Surgery, Melanoma, Surgical Oncology, and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He completed his residency in Surgery at the University of Tennessee, and a fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Orr has experience in endocrine surgery, breast reconstruction, breast surgery, non-breast surgical oncology, and thyroid surgery. He has been published multiple times in notable medical journals and has been cited by other publications several times. He has the distinction of being a Fellow at the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2013 - 2015
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Surgery, 2006 - 2013
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    University of Mississippi School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Complex General Surgical Oncology
    American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Mississippi Has the Highest Number of Colorectal Cancer Cases and Deaths in the Nation
    Mississippi Has the Highest Number of Colorectal Cancer Cases and Deaths in the NationMarch 17th, 2025
  • Mississippi Coalition Unites to Boost Colorectal Cancer Screenings, Save Lives
    Mississippi Coalition Unites to Boost Colorectal Cancer Screenings, Save LivesMarch 6th, 2025

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