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Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD

(Dr. James N. Sikes, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

27 Southern Pointe Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 288-9000

Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD is an orthopedist in Hattiesburg, MS specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD is affiliated with Forrest Health, Merit Health and SOUTHERN BONE AND JOINT SPECIALISTS PA.

Office Locations

Forrest Health

27 Southern Pointe Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 288-9000

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Forrest Health

3688 Veterans Memorial Drive Suite 200
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

(601) 554-7400

(601) 554-7488

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Forrest Health

6051 Us Highway 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

(601) 288-7000

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Some issues Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

X-rays

By Affordability:

spine X-ray

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Mississippi, Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD performed more X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

knee X-ray

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Mississippi, Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD performed more joint reconstruction, knee X-ray, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for elbow MRI, shoulder MRI, upper extremity MRI, and wrist MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

MRI

spine imaging

By Affordability:

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Mississippi, Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD performed more computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and spine imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ankle MRI, hip MRI, joint MRI, knee MRI, lower extremity MRI, neck X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	282
doctor visit	1122
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	388
hospital care	14
injections	282
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	147
lower extremity surgery	147
minimally invasive procedures	40
musculoskeletal imaging	1526
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	235
reconstructive surgery	107
spinal procedures	264
X-rays	2218

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	324
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	25
doctor visit	1209
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	314
injections	324
joint surgery	156
lower extremity surgery	156
minimally invasive procedures	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	120
musculoskeletal imaging	1451
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	168
reconstructive surgery	127
spinal procedures	256
X-rays	1878

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	559

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	720
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	61
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	279
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	15
doctor visit	1082
hip imaging	254
injections	279
joint surgery	115
lower extremity surgery	115
minimally invasive procedures	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	166
musculoskeletal imaging	1095
pelvic imaging	114
reconstructive surgery	86
spinal procedures	231
X-rays	1349

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	745
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	51
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	270
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	12
doctor visit	1048
hip imaging	228
injections	270
joint surgery	116
lower extremity surgery	116
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	108
musculoskeletal imaging	1002
pelvic imaging	78
reconstructive surgery	101
spinal procedures	148
X-rays	1172

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	534
Female	1048

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1340
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	772
From 75 to 84	492
85 and over	90
Less than 65	228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	264
doctor visit	1107
hip imaging	13
injections	264
joint surgery	141
lower extremity surgery	141
minimally invasive procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	43
musculoskeletal imaging	578
pelvic imaging	20
reconstructive surgery	115
spinal procedures	124
X-rays	679

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	657
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	38
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	311
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	30
doctor visit	1016
hip imaging	13
injections	311
joint surgery	143
lower extremity surgery	143
minimally invasive procedures	23
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	78
musculoskeletal imaging	534
pelvic imaging	23
reconstructive surgery	120
spinal procedures	143
X-rays	622

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	477

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	645
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	46
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	377
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	127
doctor visit	1176
hip imaging	24
injections	377
joint surgery	208
lower extremity surgery	208
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	159
musculoskeletal imaging	755
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	195
spinal procedures	192
X-rays	807

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	586

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	802
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	471
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	67
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	305
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	129
doctor visit	1140
hip imaging	37
hospital care	16
injections	305
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	166
lower extremity surgery	166
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	250
musculoskeletal imaging	687
pelvic imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	166
spinal procedures	276
X-rays	737

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	652

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	866
Black	131
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	535
From 75 to 84	287
85 and over	60
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	288
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	144
doctor visit	1011
hip imaging	22
hospital care	22
injections	288
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	179
lower extremity surgery	179
minimally invasive procedures	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	136
musculoskeletal imaging	655
pelvic imaging	35
reconstructive surgery	165
spinal procedures	160
X-rays	714

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	542

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	774
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	479
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	44
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	306
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	148
doctor visit	1037
hip imaging	30
injections	306
joint surgery	166
lower extremity surgery	166
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	139
musculoskeletal imaging	676
pelvic imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	154
spinal procedures	190
X-rays	744

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	764
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	55
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hattiesburg, MS during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	304
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	170
doctor visit	976
hip imaging	19
injections	304
joint surgery	178
lower extremity surgery	178
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	137
musculoskeletal imaging	695
pelvic imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	178
spinal procedures	145
X-rays	725

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	469

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	731
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	402
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	42
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hattiesburg, MS were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	300
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	88
doctor visit	1084
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	122
hospital care	17
injections	300
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	155
lower extremity surgery	155
minimally invasive procedures	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	133
musculoskeletal imaging	877
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	68
reconstructive surgery	137
spinal procedures	193
X-rays	1058

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	731
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	262
85 and over	50
Less than 65	108
65 to 74	425

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Mississippi.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Mississippi

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Forrest Health

Merit Health

SOUTHERN BONE AND JOINT SPECIALISTS PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Norton Sikes, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$592 Mako $213	HIPS $171	Reunion $122	vitoss $87
Medacta USA, Inc.	$495 AMIStem $495
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$131 Joint Implants $131
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC	$124 Mepilex Border post op size $124
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$89 AccuFill $89
Other	$96 Duexis $26	ORBACTIV $18	FLOSEAL $15	Hyalgan $14	Biologics Therapies $12	Other $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,032
Travel and Lodging	$495

Biography

Dr. James Sikes practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His clinical interests encompass musculoskeletal problems. After attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Sikes's professional affiliations include Merit Health and Forrest Health.