UMMC facility now open off Highland Colony
RIDGELAND — A new University of Mississippi Medical Center facility that will house roughly 20 specialty clinics off I-55 here began opening this week.
UMMC said they began seeing patients Monday, Feb. 3, at its new Colony Park South location. The building houses roughly 20 specialty clinics that will start opening throughout the next month, Dr. Alan Jones, associate vice chancellor for health affairs, said.
The facility is located in the southwestern corner of Colony Park Boulevard and West Frontage Road
“This expansion of our services will benefit all patients, our faculty and learners,” Jones said.. “With additional clinic space, we can open access to our caregivers, many of whom can only be found at UMMC. We look forward to the opportunities this facility will bring to the communities we serve.”
The departments of Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Rehabilitative Services will begin clinic appointments at Colony Park South this week, with other specialties to follow in the coming weeks.
This marks the beginning of a major expansion of UMMC’s patient care and academic programs, with Colony Park North scheduled to open in 2026. The addition of these facilities is part of the Medical Center’s mission to increase access to specialty care across the state and provide students and trainees with real-world clinical learning environments, officials said.
In addition to the specialty clinics, Colony Park South has comprehensive medical laboratory services and advanced imaging options, including MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound and mammography.
Dr. Brad Ingram, chair of the Department of Neurology said they are “excited” to make the move to Ridgeland.
“This new, standalone clinic will make it more convenient for patients who need to see multiple specialists,” Ingram said. “For those traveling long distances to Jackson for care, we try to reduce the number of trips they have to make by coordinating their appointments.”
Many of the clinics are relocating from the Pavilion at UMMC’s main campus in Jackson, allowing for future renovations to enhance adult cancer care facilities.
“The occupational and physical therapy team from the Pavilion is excited about our move to a new, expanded home at Colony Park South,” said Sacha Macgown, interim director of Rehabilitation Services. “This new chapter allows us to deepen our commitment to our community, offering even more comprehensive care and support on each patient's journey to recovery. Our new space offers state-of-the-art care in a beautiful setting.”
Colony Park South will house several UMMC ambulatory clinics, including surgical services (acute care, cardiac, general, plastic, surgical oncology, urology and thoracic), allergy/immunology, gastroenterology, genetics, geriatrics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology, orthopedics, travel clinic, and physical and occupational therapies.
Officials said this campus will be easy to get to due to its proximity to I-55. Officials have also touted a free, handicapped-accessible shuttle service connecting Colony Park South to the main UMMC campus in Jackson.
The shuttle will operate Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with tracking available via a website and the TransLoc app. Pickup and drop-off on the Jackson campus will be located near the main hospital entrance at stop number 13 within close walking distance to the JTRAN bus stop.
For more information, visit the UMMC Colony Park South website.