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Dr. John Runnels, MD

Dr. John Runnels, MD

Gastroenterology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. John Runnels, MD is a gastroenterologist in Flowood, MS and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Runnels has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders, Pancreatic Disease, and Gastrointestinal Disorders. He graduated from University of Mississippi in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Magee General Hospital and Merit Health River Oaks. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 69 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (69 reviews)

Practice

2510 Lakeland Dr Flowood, MS 39232

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Dr. Runnels is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Runnels specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Runnels' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Runnels

4.9
69 ratings, 61 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Nice
Good experience
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rusty Thompson – Apr 01, 2025
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Excellent Service
Dr. Runnels has a wonderful bedside manner and provided me excellent care. He was diligent to answer any questions I had and made sure I was informed on the care I was about to receive.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 09, 2025
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Telehealth
Dr. Runnels is very nice, he listens at you with patience. He clarifies any concerns you may have. He very knowledgeable. He explains the procedure from beginning to end. He comes to you and family members and give the outcome of procedure after he's finished. He follows up if necessary if you needing anything else He has a beautiful bedside manner. Appointments and procedures are quick. He's a beautiful person in every areas. Get him, you will not be disappointed
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 03, 2024
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Matthew A.
I would highly recommend Dr. Runnels he is very knowledgeable and respectful. He made me feel at home. I was very scared and wanted to back out, but he helped me get through it. He followed up before the procedure, during, and after the procedure. I was also mailed my results in the mail. I will keep going to him and would recommend him for anyone else.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 05, 2024
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Sigmoidoscopy
Dr. Runnels has outstanding way of making you feel at ease. Great bedside manner and very capable doctor. Great staff also.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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C L Wade – May 29, 2024
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Awesome doctor
He has excellent beside manner, cares about his patients! He listens to what you have to say, takes time to explain and answers all questions or concerns. HIGHLY recommend him. Has been our family GI man for about 18 years.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rita Barlow-robbins – Feb 01, 2024
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Wonderful doctor!
I have a ulcer, and when it flared up Dr. Runnels came to my rescue. My ulcer has healed, but every visit between he asked me questions, allowing me to ask him questions and showed genuine concerns for me and my treatment program.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 24, 2023
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Dr Runnels review for my tests at the hospital.
Dr Runnells always puts you at easy with his way of comforting and his bedside manners. He explains things and what treatments can be done. I always have a lot of confidence in him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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EGD – Oct 12, 2023
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The Best
All staff at G.I. Associates treat you well. Dr. Runnels is an accomplished and caring physician.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul – Aug 12, 2023
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I will forevermore put my trust in him to treat me
He quickly gathers a plan specifically for his patients and puts it into action. He and his staff have the best manners of any facility I know. You can trust in them to do exactly what they say. Thank you kindly Dr. Runnels for you and all of your staff members.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anita Lynne Sullivan – Mar 11, 2023
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Dr Runnel is very professional he cares about his
The overall visit seeing Dr Runnel and staff was very courteous and polite
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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David Otis – Dec 14, 2022
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Dr Runnels
Personal and authentic. Knowledgeable and actually genuinely concerned for me, the person, presenting my issues in his office. No other GI doctor for me!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paula Taylor-Durdin – Dec 06, 2022
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Very satisfied
This was my first colonoscopy. I had put it off for 2 years. I was very nervous, but once I met Dr. Runnels I felt at ease. Very kind and great bedside manners. I will definitely go back to him
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Brown – Sep 20, 2022
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My visit to see GI specialist
The night before my visit I was soooo stressed, I prayed again and put it all in God’s hands. I thanked God for directing Dr. Runnels to order the necessary tests and procedures for me, I thanked God that everything would go well, AND IT DID, Dr. Runnels walked in the room with a big smile, asked how was I doing, I said, fine now that I see your smiling face. Dr. Runnels bedside manners is awesome, my stress level eased on down to a calmness, he explained what might be going on and it would be confirmed by different procedures he was going to order for a later date. He said, you will be a new woman. I was very pleased, I had already researched what procedures I might have with my symptoms and sure enough, they were the ones he mentioned. I know I will receive the help I need, blessings
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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L. E. Butler – Aug 24, 2022
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Dr. Runnels
Dr. Runnels is an excellent doctor. He cares about his patients and takes the time to listen to their symptoms. I have been one of his patients for years. His staff is very nice and professional. I would (and do) recommend him to other people. If you are looking for a doctor that will go the extra mile to find out what your diagnosis is and also has a good bedside manner, look no further than Dr.Runnels.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Melinda Green – Aug 10, 2022
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He's good and knowledgeable in his field.
Very comfortable with him as my doctor. I wish all my doctors were as trustworthy.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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RUBY Wiliams – Aug 07, 2022
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Very friendly and caring.
It was my first visit and I was a bit fearful. The staff put me at ease and I felt cared for. Dr. Ruunnels was genuinely nice and my procedure went well. They called my husband days later to check on me. Excellent care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sylvia Jordan – Jul 06, 2022
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Excellent
Arrived 6:15, everyone was professional and efficient, moved me right on through. Dr Runnels excellent, explained everything and loved my Nurse Anesthesia, she did a great job. Thanks for everything!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Judy Perry – Jul 06, 2022
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Excellent
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sam H. – Jun 28, 2022
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Very professional
Colonoscopy procedure went well…I was comfortable during the entire procedure. GI and associates staff are truly wonderful. Shout out to the lady who persisted in getting the procedure scheduled! Thank you!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Smylnatu – Jun 28, 2022
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About Me

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Dr. John Runnels, MD is a gastroenterologist in Flowood, MS and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Runnels has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders, Pancreatic Disease, and Gastrointestinal Disorders. He graduated...read more
  • Gastroenterology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Mississippi Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2006
  • University Of Mississippi

    Medical School, 2003
  • University Of North Carolina

    Undergraduate School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Runnels is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office2510 Lakeland Dr Flowood, MS 39232
    1

    Practice

    Office1030 River Oaks Dr Flowood, MS 39232
    2
    Merit Health Madison161 River Oaks Dr Canton, MS 39046
    3

    Practice

    Gastrointestinal Associates Endoscopy106 Highland Way Ste 101 Madison, MS 39110
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

      1225 N State St
      Jackson, MS 39202
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

      969 Lakeland Dr
      Jackson, MS 39216

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Merit Health River Oaks

      1030 River Oaks Dr
      Flowood, MS 39232

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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