About
Dr. John Vanderloo is a board-certified family physician and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine, where he later completed his Family Medicine residency and served as Chief Resident. He founded Vanderloo Family Medicine in late 2019 to bring accessible, affordable primary care to the Jackson metro area through a Direct Primary Care model.
The Mississippi Business Journal named Dr. Vanderloo a Healthcare Hero in 2018. That same year, he joined the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors and currently serves as Secretary. He served as 2022 President of the Central Medical Society, the largest component society of the Mississippi State Medical Association. The MSMA named him Doctor of Distinction in 2018. He has served as Doctor of the Day at the Mississippi State Capitol on multiple occasions. Dr. Vanderloo is passionate about tobacco cessation and youth vaping education. He participates in community programs including the American Cancer Society's Best Dressed Jackson fundraiser and the Healthy Ways, Brighter Days initiative. He resides in Jackson with his wife Christina and their four children and actively participates in St. Richard Catholic Church.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center (Chief Resident)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Vanderloo right for?
Dr. Vanderloo serves patients from newborns through older adults, making him a strong choice for families who want one doctor for every generation. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from his preventive-first approach. Patients dealing with anxiety, depression, or mood disorders find his holistic philosophy a good fit. Anyone seeking direct, unhurried access to their physician will feel at home in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vanderloo treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. He also manages common illnesses such as ear infections, strep throat, influenza, and the common cold. Skin conditions like acne, rashes, warts, and cysts fall within his scope as well.
Yes, Dr. Vanderloo cares for patients from birth through old age. He treats children, adults, and seniors under a single membership structure. Families often enroll together so every member sees the same physician.
Yes, Dr. Vanderloo holds board certification in Family Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a distinction that reflects sustained commitment to the specialty.
Dr. Vanderloo earned his medical degree at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the same institution and was selected as Chief Resident during his training.
Dr. Vanderloo serves as Secretary on the Board of the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians, a role he has held since 2017. He served as the 2022 President of the Central Medical Society, the largest component society of the Mississippi State Medical Association. The MSMA named him Doctor of Distinction in 2018, and the Mississippi Business Journal honored him as a Healthcare Hero that same year.
Dr. Vanderloo takes tobacco cessation and vaping education seriously as part of his preventive care work. He served as a panelist at the Enrich MS 2021 Virtual Vaping Summit, addressing the health risks of e-cigarettes and vaping. He offers tobacco cessation counseling directly to members of his practice.
Yes, Dr. Vanderloo performs a range of minor procedures at the practice. These include skin biopsies, cyst removal and drainage, wound suturing, and laceration repair. Members can address these needs directly with him without a specialist referral for minor cases.
Dr. Vanderloo manages mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and mood disorders as part of his comprehensive care model. His holistic philosophy treats patients as whole people, with attention to emotional and mental well-being alongside physical health.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026