Staff
- J. Edwin Dodd, MD
- Honey East, MD
- Christina Barlow, MD
- Jana Phillips, MD
- Christy L. Davis, DNP
- Candy Thomas, RN
- Shekela Leggett, RN
- Courtney Scott, RN
- Glenda Pennington, RN
J. Edwin Dodd, M.D.
Dr. Dodd is the Medical Director of the Jackson Pain Center and a practicing physician for over 20 years. Dr. Dodd received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He completed a residency in Anesthesiology and a fellowship in Pain Management at Wake Forest University. His fellowship included training at University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and Flinders Medical Center of the University of South Australia. His primary professional interests are spine-related low back and neck pain. He is actively involved as a principal investigator in clinical drug studies for the treatment of pain. Dr. Dodd is board certified in Pain Management and Anesthesiology.
Dr. Dodd is a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Academy of Pain Medicine, International Spine Injection Society, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine and the International Association for the Study of Pain.
Dr. Dodd has been awarded the prestigious PATIENTS CHOICE AWARD in multiple years since 2012 and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition by Vitals.com. He has also been chosen as one of AMERICA’S TOP PHYSICIANS by the Consumers Research Council of America and was selected as a 2014 Mississippi Healthcare Hero by the Mississippi Business Journal. In addition, from 2014 through 2017 he has been recognized annually by Castle Connolly, publisher of America’s Top Doctors, as a TOP DOCTOR in Pain Management.
Honey East, M.D., FACP
After graduating magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in psychology, Dr. Honey East earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, followed by a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in endocrinology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
She is a former associate professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and former director of UMMC’s Cardiometabolic Clinic. Additionally, she served as investigator and co-investigator for multiple clinical trials.
Dr. East prioritizes giving back to her hometown of Jackson and Mississippi’s communities, having served on the Governor’s Task Force on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Prevention and as a volunteer with the National Stroke Association, the Arthritis Foundation, Grace House AIDS initiatives, and the NICU at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Beyond medicine, Dr. East serves St. Andrew’s Episcopal School as a Trustee on the Board of Directors and is a former member of its Capital Campaign Steering Committee. She is also a communicant at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and has devoted volunteer time to Stewpot Ministries, the Junior League of Jackson, and Rebuilding Together. When she is not actively practicing medicine, Dr. East cherishes the time she spends with her two daughters and son.
Christina Barlow, M.D.
Dr. Christina Barlow, MD, is a highly experienced board-certified physician. She earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine in 1998.
Dr. Barlow has been practicing for over 25 years and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She specializes in internal medicine and primary care, providing personalized and comprehensive treatment plans for her patients.
Jana Phillips, M.D.
Dr. Jana Phillips, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Jackson, MS. She graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine and has 18 years of experience.
Dr. Phillips is board-certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology.
Christy L. Davis, DNP, FNP-C
Dr. Christy Davis, nurse practitioner, specializes in providing individualized, all-encompassing care. She has 12 years of nursing experience including intensive care, veteran’s health, sepsis, medical weight management, and working with bariatric surgery patients. She is a certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management and a Certified Bariatric Nurse.
Davis is trained to assess patient needs and partner with them in their journey to a healthier life. She is knowledgeable about chronic disease management, nutrition, and exercise counseling.
Davis received her DNP degree from the Mississippi University for Women, where her project focus was educating primary care providers about treating obesity. She has presented throughout Mississippi; educating other members of the healthcare community about obesity and treatment options.
Davis enjoys giving back to her profession and community. She is a member of the Mississippi Nurses Association and serves on the board for district 13. She is an active member of the Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County. Away from work, Davis enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Christy L. Davis, DNP, FNP-C
Dr. Christy Davis, nurse practitioner, specializes in providing individualized, all-encompassing care. She has 12 years of nursing experience including intensive care, veteran’s health, sepsis, medical weight management, and working with bariatric surgery patients. She is a certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management and a Certified Bariatric Nurse.
Davis is trained to assess patient needs and partner with them in their journey to a healthier life. She is knowledgeable about chronic disease management, nutrition, and exercise counseling.
Davis received her DNP degree from the Mississippi University for Women, where her project focus was educating primary care providers about treating obesity. She has presented throughout Mississippi; educating other members of the healthcare community about obesity and treatment options.
Davis enjoys giving back to her profession and community. She is a member of the Mississippi Nurses Association and serves on the board for district 13. She is an active member of the Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County. Away from work, Davis enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.