Tupelo, MS – June 3, 2025 – Orthopaedic Institute of North Mississippi (OINMS) announced today that, effective August 4, it will join forces with and rebrand under the banner of Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (MSMOC). Also joining MSMOC is nearby Oxford Ortho & Sports Medicine. This merger will boast 32 doctors and 33 advanced practice providers at 18 locations, creating the largest and most comprehensive network of orthopedic specialists in the state and one of the strongest in the Southeast.
“For decades, we have earned our reputation by providing exceptional, patient-focused care in Tupelo and across North Mississippi,” said Eric Lewis, MD, fellowship trained orthopedic hand surgeon. “Teaming up with Mississippi Sports Medicine will strengthen our statewide collaboration and expand access to cutting-edge treatments and specialized expertise for the region and people we serve.”
What this means for the Tupelo community:
- North Mississippi proud. The physicians and staff of OINMS remain committed to the advanced orthopedic and sports medicine care their neighbors across the region have trusted for nearly three decades.
- Statewide & regional leadership. For more than 40 years, MSMOC has built a reputation for orthopedic excellence through its clinics and fellowship programs—which have trained several orthopedic physicians in the area—and Oxford Ortho’s team has been its region’s leader since the 1990s. By partnering with their colleagues in Jackson and Oxford, the Tupelo team is able to extend its legacy across Mississippi and the Southeast.
- Elite and accessible. Patients will continue to be seen at the same convenient locations by the same expert physicians—who will be even better connected with more subspecialty colleagues.
“As someone who completed my sports medicine fellowship at Mississippi Sports Medicine, I’m excited to deepen our collaboration with the Jackson team,” said Bryan Fagan MD, an OINMS orthopedic surgeon. “Together, we’ll bring more innovation and specialized expertise to patients across North Mississippi.”
“Orthopedics is a team sport,” added J.R. Woodall, MD, PhD, a spine surgeon based in Jackson. “I’ve long respected the Oxford and Tupelo teams, and this evolution will unlock new opportunities in research, education, and cutting-edge care for every Mississippian.”
Leading up to the launch of the new brand on August 4, area residents will see the practice’s new name on signage, materials, and communications. The name will change, but the same doctors that have been trusted by the Tupelo and North Mississippi community for decades will remain the same. To learn more, visit www.oinms.com, or to schedule an appointment, call 662-377-2663.
Media Contact: Kerri Wampler, Director of Marketing, OINMS 662-377–2663 | kerri.wampler@oinms.com
